Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to authorize water districts to charge certain fees.

Authorizes a water district’s patrons to adopt a resolution allowing the watermaster to charge a land owner the property-specific charges associated with updating and managing water records following a property transaction.

States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 1.

The Purpose of this Concurrent Resolution is to formally recognize the hydrologic and economic importance of Idaho Water Resource Board District 1. The resolution specifically identifies and supports the continuation of water infrastructure projects in the district. Furthermore, the legislation declares that proactive funding for these projects and future projects is fiscally responsible to protect aquifers, safeguard the tourism economy, and prevent catastrophic infrastructure failures.

States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 4.

The purpose of this Concurrent Resolution is to formally recognize the strategic importance of Idaho Water Resource Board District 4 as the primary "water tower" for the Snake River system. The resolution declares legislative support for critical hydrologic projects. Additionally, the legislation supports the use of Aging Infrastructure Grants for the modernization of diversion structures - specifically within the Progressive Irrigation District and Enterprise Canal Company - and affirms that proactive funding for these initiatives is fiscally responsible and essential for sustaining the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA), fulfilling the 2024 Stipulated Mitigation Plan, and protecting the state's agricultural economy.

States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 3.

The Purpose of this Concurrent Resolution is to formally recognize the vital economic and hydrologic contributions of Idaho Water Resource Board District 3, encompassing the Magic Valley and Wood River Basins. The resolution declares legislative support for a specific suite of infrastructure projects essential to the region's stability. Furthermore, the legislation affirms the state's commitment to the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA), declaring these investments necessary to protect public safety, sustain the nation's most concentrated dairy industry, and secure the long term water supply for Idaho's agricultural economy.

States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 2.

The Purpose of this Concurrent Resolution is to formally recognize the critical importance of water management in Idaho Water Resource Board District 2 and to declare legislative support for specific infrastructure projects essential to the region's future. By endorsing these projects, the Legislature affirms that proactive funding for water storage, aquifer stabilization, and infrastructure modernisation is fiscally responsible and vital for sustaining the region's agricultural heritage, supporting rapid population growth, and ensuring national security.