Bill > H0014

This bill establishes the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, which requires all state agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of their existing statutes and report to the legislature on code sections that are obsolete, outdated, or unnecessary by September 1, 2025. The bill defines these terms specifically: "obsolete" means expired or unenforceable, "outdated" means no longer applicable or duplicative, and "unnecessary" means not serving public health, safety, and welfare. Agencies must submit their findings through an online web portal to the legislative services office, detailing which code chapters, sections, or subsections should potentially be repealed. Additionally, agencies have the option to suggest broader improvements, such as identifying unnecessary code sections outside their direct purview or recommending ways to make existing necessary provisions more concise. The legislation aims to streamline state laws, reduce bureaucracy, and ensure that Idaho's legal code remains current, relevant, and efficient. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will go into effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0014/