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ID S1083
ID S1083Amends existing law related to domestic use of water and to provide for delivery, planning, and enforcement.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Passed
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC WATER USES; AMENDING SECTION 42-111, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR MULTIPLE WATER RIGHTS; AMENDING SECTION 42-227, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DRILLING AND USE OF WELLS FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES; AMENDING SECTION 42-351, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING ILLEGAL DIVERSION OR USE OF WATER; AMENDING CHAPTER 17, TITLE 42, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 42-1701C, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF DOMESTIC PURPOSE AND DOMESTIC USE LIMITATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 42-1805, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVI- SION REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES; REPEALING SECTION 31-3805, IDAHO CODE, RELATED TO DELIVERY OF WATER; AMENDING CHAPTER 38, TITLE 31, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 31-3805, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DELIVERY OF WATER WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS; AMENDING SECTION 31-3806, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CIVIL ACTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 50-1334, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING THE REVIEW OF WATER SYSTEMS; AMENDING SECTION 67-6508, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PLANNING DUTIES; AMENDING SECTION 67-6537, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- MOVE A PROVISION REGARDING THE USE OF SURFACE WATER FOR IRRIGATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively amends Idaho's water use regulations, focusing primarily on domestic water rights and usage. It redefines "domestic purposes" to include more precise limitations on water use for homes, livestock, and other activities, specifying that domestic water rights cannot exceed 13,000 gallons per day or 2.8 acre-feet per year. The bill establishes new enforcement mechanisms for domestic water use violations, including a structured penalty system where property owners can be fined up to $500 for excess irrigation and up to $100 per day for other excessive water use, with annual penalties capped at $5,000. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for water delivery in subdivisions, mandating consultation with municipal water providers and irrigation entities when developing new water systems. The legislation also requires planning commissions to consider groundwater impacts when making land use decisions and encourages the use of surface water for irrigation where reasonably available. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for water use, protect existing water rights, and ensure more responsible water resource management in Idaho, with provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Resources and Environment Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 129 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1083/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1083E1.pdf |
| Amendment S1083A1 | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1083A1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1083.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1083SOP.pdf |
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