Idaho Bills
589 bills · 2019 Regular Session
Amends existing law to provide that a sole source declaration may be without an emergency declaration.
This legislation makes a technical correction to address a lack of clarity in current code. State law allows local governmental entities to make sole-source purchases under limited circumstances, such as there being only one available vendor or there being only one available product or purchasing mass-produced materials. However, since the relevant code is in the same section as other requirements for emergency purchases, it gives the mistaken impression that an emergency must be declared by a governing board or council before a sole-source purchase can be made. This law amends state code to clarify that an emergency is not required to make a sole-source purchase as long as the local governmental entity meets the other requirements for a sole-source purchase.
33 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for the posting of notice for solicitations of information technology.
44 – 26
Adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Council on Federal Lands.
55 – 15
Adds to existing law to provide that a county assessor, board of county commissioners, or an affected taxpayer may appeal a decision by the State Board of Equalization equalizing a category of property.
Repeals, amends, and adds to existing law to allow an individual to designate an income tax refund or payment to certain charities, to revise minimum collection thresholds, and to require an annual report by the State Tax Commission.
33 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for legal notices to be published by a newspaper electronically, with print follow-up, and to set rates.
Adds to existing law to require a notification of rights to parents or other concerned persons during an investigation of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
This legislation buttresses Idaho's Child Protection Policy by notifying parents or guardians of their legal rights with respect to child protection investigations.
44 – 23
Amends existing law to revise the threshold population for a mail ballot precinct.
29 – 4
Adds to existing law to provide restrictions regarding the use of exploding targets and incendiary or tracer ammunition.
The purpose of this legislation is to make Idaho Code on state lands consistent with federal lands laws prohibiting incendiary devices during the designated fire season. Included as an incendiary device are exploding targets which refers to any device for use as a target consisting of flammable substance or substances capable of exploding when struck. The use of these devices has caused catastrophic wildfires that have endangered lives, burned hundreds of thousands of acres and cost millions of dollars. This legislation would expand Idaho Code to prohibit exploding targets on any state land, classify the crime as a misdemeanor, and reiterates a judge's discretion for sentencing terms and cost recovery for damages. This legislation does not apply to private property or any public or private shooting range that has a permit or governmental approval.
Amends existing law to revise definitions and to provide that certain rulemaking shall not be authorized.
33 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for the reemployment of certain public safety officers.
This Resolution will allow local school districts to hire retired law enforcement officers to support school security without these individuals having to suspend their PERSI benefits. Should a school district choose to hire these retired individuals, the existing retirement benefit remains locked in at the same rate. The arrangement parallels that currently available to teachers, with the employer still making PERSI contributions but not the employee.
34 – 0
Adds to existing law to prohibit an insurer from considering certain inquiries or claims when considering an application for, renewal of, or change in a property or casualty insurance policy.
This legislation prohibits an insurer from cancellation, renewal or denial of property insurance for an unpaid claim inquiry.
Adds to existing law to provide that syringe and needle exchange programs may be established with certain conditions.
22 – 11
Amends existing law to revise the definition of “abused.”
The Idaho Nurses Association is proposing legislation to clarify the definition of "Abused" under Section 16-1602, Idaho Code, to remove the term "Subdural Hematoma" and to replace it with the term "Head Injury."Thischangebroadensthedefinitiontoincludeheadandbraininjuriesotherthanthelimiteddiagnosis of subdural hematoma and is consistent with the other more broad descriptions of injuries in the definition.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding products that may be prescribed.
This bill amends the definition of the "practice of pharmacy" to increase patient access to certain categories of medications that are low risk, if used under the supervision of a pharmacist.
33 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the taxation of corporate foreign income.
33 – 2
Adds to existing law to enact the Quality Educator Loan Assistance Program.
Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2019.
32 – 0
Amends existing law to revise conditions of licensure.
Repeals existing law relating to the authority of officers to conduct certain searches.
The intent of this legislation is to preserve the presumption of privacy for all citizens. Before any search or inspection is conducted under the provisions of this section, a warrant must be obtained, or consent must be given.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to require the registration of a commercial registered agent in certain circumstances.
The Office of the Secretary of State is proposing legislation relating to the registration of commercial registered agents. This legislation would require those representing ten (10) or more entities to file as a "Commercial Registered Agent".
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding fees for expedited service for entity filings.
29 – 3
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding legal descriptions and boundaries.
This legislation helps to clarify the Tax Commission's duties in reviewing a taxing district's proposed boundary changes. These duties would be limited to reviewing proposed legal descriptions and total boundary areas that are submitted by a taxing district to ensure they are accurate. If the Tax Commission finds any errors in those legal descriptions or boundary changes, they would then be required to notify the appropriate taxing district within a specific time frame.
31 – 4
Amends existing law to provide that a public library's Internet safety policy shall apply to any publicly accessible wireless Internet access provided by the library.
63 – 5
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding child custody to emphasize equal, shared parenting time.
The proposed legislation clarifies the existing guidance provided to family law judges with regards to child custody. By providing a clear starting point in custody cases - a rebuttable presumption of equal shared parenting for willing, fit, and able parents - custody decisions in Idaho will be more consistent, fair, and in the best interest of the child. The proposed legislation clarifies and expands factors to consider when determining what is in the best interest of the children. This provides the court with greater insight into each individual custody case to ensure that the need of the child to have a regular, consistent, stable and meaningful relationships with each parent is met. To ensure the healthiest environment for the child the proposed legislation expands the list of exceptions for extreme situations. The current statute contains an exceptiononlyfordomesticviolence. Thislegislationaddsexceptionswhenaparentisfoundtohaveabused a child or if a parent is found to have committed custodial interference.