Idaho Bills
632 bills · 2016 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to provide that appraisal management companies shall register with the Real Estate Appraiser Board and to provide requirements for registration.
Relatingtoappraisalmanagementcompanies(AMC)'s. Thislegislationcreatesanoversightsystem for AMC's that do business in Idaho. In most residential real estate transactions, the lender must have an independent appraisal of the property to ensure an accurate, objective valuation. An AMC is often the entity that provides this independence, contracting with an appraiser to perform the appraisal. Without this legislation in place by December of 2018, lenders in federally-related residential real estate transactions such as the Veteran's Administration, Fannie Mae and others, will not be able to use most AMC's. This could result in disruption and delays to consumers, realtors, appraisers and lenders in residential real estate loan transactions.
44 – 22
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when the Bible is permitted to be used in the public schools.
This legislation relieves any fear or anxiety for students, teachers, and parents who desire to use the Bible for reference purposes in public schools by codifying a practice already allowed. No one is required to use religious texts.
Amends existing law to revise references to federal law; and to revise the funding mechanism for the State Independent Living Council.
65 – 3
Amends existing law to revise conditions when an executive session is authorized regarding the acquisition, sale or lease of an interest in real property by a public agency.
Amends existing law to provide that an owner of private property may submit a written request for a regulatory takings analysis with the clerk or the agency or entity taking the regulatory or administrative action and to provide that a private property owner is not required to submit a request under the regulatory takings chapter and the failure to submit a written request shall not prevent or prohibit the private property owner from seeking any legal or equitable remedy including, but not limited to, the payment of just compensation.
69 – 0
Amends existing law to revise the requirements and criteria for various hearings and plans required by the Child Protective Act.
68 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain government vehicles exempt from certain markings; and to revise a provision regarding lighting on Idaho State Police vehicles.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Public Education Stabilization Fund, to provide for an annual transfer of certain moneys from the General Fund to the Public Education Stabilization Fund, to provide conditions for such transfer; and to revise an amount to be transferred from the General Fund to the Budget Stabilization Fund.
Adds to existing law to establish the Industry Partner Fund and related provisions, to grant rulemaking authority and to provide reporting requirements.
This bill provides the basis to set up an Industry Partner Fund to be used by professional-technical colleges and industry to provide a rapid response to gaps in skills and abilities by making funds available to provide timely access to relevant college credit and noncredit training and support projects. Use of these funds require an industry demonstrated commitment which include a promissory contribution, either in terms of cash or in-kind contribution to the project cost with highest consideration given to match proposals.
67 – 0
Adds to existing law to provide the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant Fund and related provisions and to require rulemaking.
63 – 7
Amends existing law to provide a process for claims in the event of damage to bees and beehives by bears.
66 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that residential care or assisted living facilities may be cited only for violations of a requirement that is specified in applicable law or rule.
70 – 0
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when religious texts, including the Bible, are permitted to be used in public schools, with exceptions.
54 – 15
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding controlled hunts; and to provide for contracts with private entities to conduct drawings for controlled hunt permits and tags.
ThepurposeofthislegislationistoprovideaprocessfortheIdahoDepartmentofFishandGameto have an independent entity carry out drawings for tags for controlled hunts. The department shall contract with a private entity to conduct drawings for controlled hunt permits as established by the commission. The drawings must be conducted using a computer program that awards permits based on a random order of selection. The department shall solicit bids for the contract pursuant to Idaho Code. This would ensure transparency in the drawing process and would provide credibility in the results.
55 – 11
Amends existing law to provide a cause or violation for the director of the Department of Insurance to suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or to continue a producer license.
The proposed legislation allows the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance to impose a fine on a bail agent, or suspend or revoke a bail agent's license if the bail agent, his employees, his contractors, orhisagentsactingunderhissupervisioncompensates, employs, orsolicitsanyperson incarcerated in any courthouse, jail, or prison for the purpose of the incarcerated person referring business to the licensed bail agent.
34 – 0
Amends existing law to allow transfer of authority and responsibility of handling excess proceeds from tax deed sales to the State Treasurer and to provide duties of the board of county commissioners.
69 – 0
Adds to existing law to enact the Idaho Unborn Infants Dignity Act.
Amends existing law to provide that certain confined persons may be required to perform labor on community service projects.
69 – 0
Appropriates to the Department of Correction an additional $1,146,500 from the General Fund, $441,100 from dedicated funds, and $263,700 from federal funds for a total of $1,851,300 for fiscal year 2016; and reduces the General Fund appropriation to the Department of Correction by $3,029,900 for fiscal year 2016. These changes represent a net reduction of $1,883,400 in the General Fund and an overall net reduction of $1,178,600 in all funds.
64 – 2
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding alcohol beverage catering permits.
31 – 3
Amends existing law to provide that two or more wineries may use a winery's licensed premises to host an event under an alcohol beverage catering permit to serve and sell their respective wines at that event.
70 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to provide deadlines for conducting raffle drawings; to revise qualifications for Bingo-Raffle Advisory Board members; to reduce the minimum number of board meetings; to authorize approval of electronic bill payment of bingo expenses; and to provide conditions and procedures for the suspension or revocation of licenses.
Amends existing law to revise provisions associated with the repurchase of certain equipment from retailers by wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors and to revise provisions regarding sums to be paid for repurchase; and to provide for the purchase price of repair tools in complete and usable condition.
67 – 2
Amends existing law to provide a requirement regarding certain amendments to administrative rules.
67 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that money to administer public defense may be appropriated from certain funds.
69 – 0