Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to provide that for rights to the use of water for in-stream or out-of-stream livestock purposes associated with grazing on federally owned or managed land established under the diversion and application to beneficial use method of appropriation, the water right shall be an appurtenance to the base property.

Amends existing law to make codifier's corrections, to provide correct code references and to remove obsolete language.

Amends existing law to provide for notice to irrigation districts, ground water districts, Carey Act operating companies, nonprofit irrigation entities, lateral ditch associations and drainage districts that have requested to receive notice whenever a county or city considers a proposed subdivision or any other site-specific land development application.

Amends and repeals existing law to clarify that certain notice shall be required for temporary vacancy of a commissioner; to revise provisions regarding filling a vacancy; to provide a procedure if available seats on a fire protection board become vacant; and to authorize the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to make grants to fire districts.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding minimum standards for EMS agencies.

The purpose of this legislation is to allow a licensed Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to serve as an ambulance attendant. Currently, at a minimum, only a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) must be present in a patient transport or transfer. This bill would allow either a licensed EMR, with a valid ambulance certification issued by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or an EMT to be present in a patient transport or transfer.

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding defense of self, others, a habitation, place of business or employment, or an occupied vehicle.

Amends existing law to provide for the expungement of fingerprint and criminal history records in certain instances and to provide that a court file may be sealed in certain instances.

Amends existing law to revise definitions and to provide application to operating property for the tax exemption for new capital investments.

ThisLegislationmakesthreetechnicalchangestothetaxexemptionfornewcapitalinvestmentsofatleast$1 billion. First, it clarifies that the exemption applies to any investment in real or personal property, regardless of how or by whom the property is assessed. Second, it changes the beginning of the qualifying period during which the investment must be made to start with the issuance of a building permit rather than the first inspection of an improvement on the property. Third, it confirms that the qualifying investment includes personal property and fixtures constructed off site but installed on site.

Adds to and amends existing law to enact the Abortion Complications Reporting Act.

Appropriates $109,093,800 to the divisions of Mental Health, Psychiatric Hospitalization, and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the three divisions to 716.58; provides for General Fund transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; provides legislative intent; and reduces the appropriation for the Adult Mental Health Program for fiscal year 2018.

Amends H.B. 463 to revise the child tax credit and to provide legislative intent.

This legislation raises the child tax credit from $130 to $205.

Appropriates $26,461,800 to the Department of Water Resources for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 163.00; provides for transfers; and provides legislative intent.

Appropriates $13,594,400 to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 13.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho Commission on Aging. It appropriates $13,594,400 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 13.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $11,400 to replace computers and network hardware. For statewide cost allocation, an increase of $2,600 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $1,000, fees for Legislative Audits will increase by $2,500, risk management costs will decrease by $300, State Controller fees will increase $300, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $300. This bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. This bill funds three line items: $50,000 onetime for adult protection program evaluation and design; $3,800 for IT/telecommunications upgrades as recommended by the Office of the Chief Information Officer; and $956,600 to increase area agencies on aging (AAAs) grants.

Amends existing law to provide that a prevailing party in an administrative proceeding between a licensing authority and a licensee shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

This legislation entitles the prevailing party, in an administrative procedure between a licensee and a licensing authority, to recover reasonable investigative and defense costs. The assessment of fees in such proceedings will be subject to judicial review if judicial review is requested.

Appropriates $59,362,800 to the Department of Lands for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 321.15; exempts certain appropriation object transfer limitations; appropriates and transfers $20,000,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Suppression Deficiency Fund for fiscal year 2018; and provides legislative authorization for prior period adjustments.

Appropriates $2,948,100 to the State Appellate Public Defender for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 24.00; provides legislative intent for the payment of outside counsel costs; and provides legislative intent for the payment of capital representation costs.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the State Appellate Public Defender. It appropriates $2,948,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 24.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Inflationary adjustments include $2,600 for communication costs, $1,000 for professional services, $5,500 for computer services, $1,600 for rentals and operating leases, and $1,800 for miscellaneous expenditures for a total of $12,500. Funding for replacement items includes $10,800 for eight computers and related software and hardware. For statewide cost allocation, no funding is provided, as risk management costs will decrease by $200 and State Controller fees will increase by $200, for a net change of zero. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. The bill funds two line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $51,700 for a legal assistant; and $5,000 for hearing travel costs.

Appropriates $43,217,600 to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 156.64; permits the department to exceed transfer limitations between programs for certain project grants; and provides reappropriation authority for the Capital Development Program.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Parks and Recreation. It appropriates $43,217,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 156.64. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $3,941,700 for computer equipment, landscape equipment, 13 vehicles, and safety oriented park items. For statewide cost allocation, $8,600 is removed, as Attorney General fees will decrease by $5,400, fees for Legislative Audits will decrease by $1,500, risk management costs will decrease by $4,900, State Controller fees will increase by $3,300, and State Treasurer fees will decreaseby$100. Thebillalsoprovidesfundingfora3%ongoingmerit-basedsalaryincreaseforpermanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency director. The bill funds 15 line items, which provide: $175,000 to hire, on average, one additional seasonal ranger per park; $230,000 in operating expenditures to compensate for growth in park usage and associated expenses; $35,000 to address trail maintenance in northern Idaho; $100,000 to purchase a single track trail dozer for trail maintenance; $60,000 in federal funds to construct a boat equipment storage facility; 1.00 FTP and $100,600 to hire a construction foreman to address the maintenance backlog; 1.00 FTP and $85,500 for a design professional position in the Development Bureau; $3,515,000 to establish the Billingsly Creek unit of the Thousand Springs State Park which would include a feasibility study for a joint National Parks Service and Idaho Parks and Recreation visitors center, an entrance road and internal trails, an established campground, irrigation systems, an arboretum, and fis

Appropriates $11,877,000 to the Department of Administration for the Bond Payment Program for fiscal year 2019.

Appropriates $34,239,400 to the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 346.00; and provides reappropriation authority for the second veterans cemetery for fiscal year 2019.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Veterans Services. It appropriates $34,239,400 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 346.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $487,000 for items that are to be determined by the administrator. For statewide cost allocation, $6,700 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $18,000, fees for Legislative Audits will decrease by $7,000, risk management costs will decrease by $10,700, State Controller fees will increase by $6,500, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $100. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. The bill funds four line items. The first line item provides $227,300 to provide pay increases for staff at the Lewiston Veteran Home. The second line item provides $133,800 for new capital outlay items. The third line item provides $150,000 for grants from the Veterans Recognition Income Fund. The fourth line item provides $20,000 to account for changes in rules related to personal property for veterans living in one of the three Idaho homes. Finally, this bill also provides reappropriation authority for the division to carryforward federal funds related to the implementation of a second veterans cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Appropriates $10,209,400 to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 76.50.

Appropriates $83,748,600 to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 600.85; provides legislative intent regarding transfers to the Idaho State Police from the Public School Income Fund; and provides legislative intent regarding transfers to the Public School Income Fund.

Appropriates $104,971,900 to the Military Division for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 370.80; and grants a continuous appropriation for the Idaho Office of Emergency Management's Miscellaneous Revenue Fund for costs arising out of hazardous substance incidents.

Appropriates $5,900,700 to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 37.50; and provides legislative intent for the payment of talking book service costs.