Idaho Bills
718 bills · 2021 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding extensions of time for construction, work, or application of water to full beneficial use.
This legislation amends Section 42-204 to provide that the Department of Water Resources may extend the time required for development of a water right to accommodate delays caused by litigation relating to the land or water development. Further, to amend Section 42-204 to clarify that a 10-year extension of development for a water permit may be granted for multiple permits relating to a common diversion or distribution system.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public charter school facilities funds.
34 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for the state share of the Transportation Support Program following an emergency.
34 – 0
Adds to existing law to provide for cloud seeding in Idaho.
30 – 4
Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “disaster,” “militia,” and “disaster emergency account” and to define “epidemic” and “pandemic.”
To provide definitions for Title 46, Chapter 10.
58 – 12
Amends existing law to provide that certain applicants shall not be deemed ineligible for a waterfront resort liquor license.
ThisbillensuresthataWaterfrontResortLiquorLicenseisnotdeniedsolelybecauseapublicright-of-wayruns between the real property the restaurant is located upon, and the real property containing the required water frontage.
31 – 2
Adds to existing law to provide for reimbursement to parents for eligible education expenses under certain circumstances.
This bill supports full-time, in-person instruction for K-12 students on school premises. If a school is unable to provide full-time, in-person instruction a parent has the option to withdraw their student to seek an alternative education solution. The parent or guardian will be provided with a pro-rated reimbursement payment for use on eligible education expenses to conduct the education of their student.
55 – 15
Repeals existing law to remove provisions relating to the licensure of certain professions and occupations.
This legislation establishes a sunset date of July 1, 2022 for the legislative re-review of the following five occupational licensing chapters within Title 54, Idaho Code: abstracters of title, state athletic commission, certified shorthand reporters board, board of massage therapy, and genetic counselor licensing board. This legislation works in conjunction with the sunrise and sunset procedures established by the legislature to ensure that all regulatory requirements are periodically re-examined to ensure there is a balance between public safety and restrictions of professions.
Adds to existing law to provide for proof of a lien and to provide that certain fees and costs are recoverable for a prevailing party.
70 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Energy Conservation Code, to provide for legislative approval of certain codes, and to provide for preemption.
This legislation will create the Idaho Energy Conservation Code. Currently, Idaho Energy Conservation standards are housed within the Idaho Building Code, which has sometimes made it difficult to follow changes when they occur. Having a separate Idaho Energy Conservation Code will allow the legislature to more effectively exercise oversight of changes to energy conservation codes.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the allocation of taxes between a taxing district and a revenue allocation area.
Repeals existing law relating to the sunset provision for the Committee on Federalism.
28 – 7
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of mask mandates.
Relates to the appropriation to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2022.
ThisistheFY2022originalappropriationbillfortheSupremeCourt. Itappropriatesatotalof$75,240,800. For benefitcosts,thebillmaintainsthecurrentappropriatedamountforhealthinsuranceat$11,650pereligibleFTP, extends the holiday for the employer's sick leave contribution rate for another year, and restores funding for the employer'sunemploymentinsurancecontributionrate. Thebillalsoprovidesfundingfortheequivalentofa2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill funds two line items, which provide 2.00 FTP and $271,700 to hire two new magistrate judges for the Third Judicial District (Canyon County); and $344,200 for various staff positions for the guardian ad litem programs.
35 – 0
Relates to the appropriation to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2022.
34 – 0
Relates to the appropriation to the public health districts for fiscal year 2022.
Amends existing law to revise distribution provisions regarding certain fines and forfeitures.
34 – 0
Adds to existing law to prohibit the disclosure of certain information causing targeted residential picketing.
This legislation would amend Chapter 64, Title 18, Idaho Code, by addition of a new section 18-6411, Idaho Code, toprohibitthedisclosureofpersonalidentifyinginformationwiththeintenttoharass, intimidateorcause targeted residential picketing.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding verification of signatures of electors and petition signers.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to provide a bill of rights for businesses during a disaster emergency or public health order.
54 – 14
Repeals, amends, and adds to existing law to reestablish the Homeowner's Association Act.
Combines all Idaho Code related to Home Owners Associations into a single new Chapter and Title, and to provide for legislative intent to protect the rights of current and future property owners within a HOA.
Relates to the appropriation to the Catastrophic Health Care Program for fiscal year 2022.
This is the FY 2022 original appropriation bill for the Catastrophic Health Care Program. The Catastrophic Health Care Program, also known as the CAT Fund or CAT Program, was established in Chapter 35, Title 31, IdahoCode, tomeettheneedsofthemedicallyindigentresidentsinIdahowhodonotqualifyforstateorfederal health and welfare programs, but do qualify for county assistance. The claims-associated county is responsible for the first $11,000 in medical bills for the medically indigent in any twelve-month period. The state program is responsible for all eligible medical bills in excess of $11,000. Appropriations from the General Fund to this program are transferred into the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Fund which is continuously appropriated for expenses incurred, as provided in Section 57-813, Idaho Code. The Cat Program anticipates about $12 million in claims expenditures in FY 2022. The program will rely on this appropriation along with any reimbursement revenue and existing cash balances to pay its statutory required bills.
32 – 2
Amends existing law to provide a prohibition against licensure for vehicle manufacturers.
ThislegislationprotectsandensurestheIdahoconsumercontinuestoenjoythebenefitsofanopen,competitive, freemarketinthepurchaseofnewvehicles. Thislegislationclarifiesexistingcodethatprohibitsactsthatlessen or eliminate competition or tend to create a monopoly.
Amends existing law to prohibit the providing of college credit to influence a student's vote.
28 – 1
Adds to existing law to establish the Insurance Data Security Act.
31 – 37