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ID H0549
ID H0549Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the dissolution of hospital districts.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 39-1325A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PETITIONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF HOSPITAL DIS- TRICTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding the dissolution of hospital districts by changing the requirements for initiating such proceedings. Previously, petitions for dissolution could be signed by qualified electors or property owners, but this bill now specifies that only qualified electors of the district can sign, and their signatures must equal ten percent of the district's qualified electors. The bill also removes language that required the same percentage of taxpayers and a specific timeframe related to the district's establishment, simplifying the process for initiating dissolution. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0549/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0549.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0549SOP.pdf |
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