Bill > H0160

This bill amends two sections of Idaho Code related to worker's compensation insurance, primarily focusing on defining and clarifying terms for public employers and public corporations. The bill modifies Section 72-301 and Section 72-928 to explicitly state that the terms "public employer" and "public corporation" do not include single-purpose districts organized for municipal services, but do include cities, counties, and school districts. These definitions come with a sunset provision, meaning they will automatically expire on July 1, 2030, giving the legislature an opportunity to re-evaluate the effectiveness of these definitions before that date. The bill makes several technical corrections, such as updating language, correcting code references, and ensuring clarity in the existing statutes. It also includes an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon becoming law, specifically on July 1, 2025. The primary goal appears to be providing more precise legal definitions for worker's compensation insurance requirements for governmental entities while maintaining flexibility for future legislative review.

Business and Industry

Commerce and Human Resources Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0160/