Idaho Bills
7 bills · 2025 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding irrigation district contracts.
This legislation provides greater flexibility for irrigation districts seeking to enter contracts for aquifer recharge. It allows such contracts, even if a director or officer has an interest in the contract, so long as no profits are shared with that director or officer.
68 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that liens for irrigation district assessments have a first priority over other liens.
This legislation amends Idaho Code § 43-706 to clarify that liens for irrigation assessments have a first priority on the property assessed. This amendment will align Section 43-706 with Sections 42-906, 42-2201, and 42-5240, which all place water delivery liens in a first priority position.
66 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding water districts, assessments, and measuring devices.
This legislation amends Idaho's water code to (1) authorize ground water districts to create additional divisions when annexing new lands into the district; (2) change ground water district assessment lien and delinquency entry deadlines from January to February; and (3) authorizing water districts to install and maintain water telemetry systems.
Stephanie Mickelsen · HD-032A
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding water districts and assessments.
This legislation amends Idaho's water code to (1) authorize ground water districts to create additional divisions when annexing new lands into the district; (2) change ground water district assessment lien and delinquency entry deadlines from January to February.
Stephanie Mickelsen · HD-032A
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding distributing laterals, ditches, or other conduits.
This legislation amends Idaho Code § 42-909 to include “canal company or other irrigation entity” in the list of authorized entities and to make the appointment of a manager of distributing lateral by irrigation entities optional.
67 – 1
States findings of the Legislature and supports the 2024 Stipulated Mitigation Plan between water users and revising the State Water Plan to establish an Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer recharge goal.
The purpose of this resolution is to express legislative support for the November 15, 2024 Settlement Agreement between the members of the Surface Water Coalition and Ground Water Districts along the Eastern Snake Plain. The Resolution also expresses support for the ongoing efforts of the State of Idaho to address water supply challenges along the Eastern Snake plain and supports the Water Board’s efforts to increase aquifer recharge goals from 250,000 acre feet to 350,000 acre feet.
Julie VanOrden · SD-030
States findings of the Legislature and recommends studies to identify and construct additional water storage in Idaho including the possible reconstruction of the Teton Dam.
This Joint Memorial urges federal and state agencies to study and develop additional water storage solutions for Idaho, including the potential reconstruction of the Teton Dam. The goal is to ensure long-term water security for agriculture, communities, and economic growth in the state. The memorial calls on the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and other agencies to work together in updating previous studies and exploring new water storage projects. These efforts will help Idaho address drought conditions, population growth, and future water demands while also supporting hydropower production and recreational opportunities.
Kevin Cook · SD-032