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ID H0555
ID H0555Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Solid Waste Facilities Act.
summary
Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 39-105, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AMENDING SECTION 39-414, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH; AMENDING SECTION 39-7401, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSES OF THE SOLID WASTE FACILITIES ACT; AMENDING SECTION 39-7402, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT; AMENDING SECTION 39-7403, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 39-7404, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW; AMENDING SECTION 39-7406, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE RESPEC- TIVE ROLES OF COUNTY, DIRECTOR, AND HEALTH DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 39-7408, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SITE CERTIFI- CATION PROCESS; REPEALING SECTION 39-7408A, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO SITE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; REPEALING SECTION 39-7408B, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO SITE REVIEW PAN- ELS; REPEALING SECTION 39-7408C, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO SITING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REPEALING SECTION 39-7408D, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR RELATIVE TO SITING APPLICATIONS; AMENDING CHAP- TER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7409, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR CO-LOCATED WASTE FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 39-7409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE STANDARDS FOR DESIGN AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SEC- TION 39-7410, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING GROUND WATER MONITORING DESIGN AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7411, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW PRO- CEDURES AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7412, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING STANDARDS FOR OPERATION AND TO RE- DESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7413, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING OPERATIONS PLAN REVIEWS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7414, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING ASSESSMENT MONITORING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7415, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING STANDARDS FOR CLOSURE AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMEND- ING SECTION 39-7416, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING STAN- DARDS FOR POST-CLOSURE CARE AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7417, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR CLOSURE, POST-CLOSURE CARE, AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7418, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO SITES APPROVED UNDER THE CHAPTER AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7420, IDAHO CODE, TO ES- TABLISH GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS; AMENDING CHAP- TER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7421, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDI- TION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7422, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7423, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR RECONCILIATION PROCEDURES AND AD- MINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7424, IDAHO CODE, TO IMPOSE FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7425, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR THE COLLEC- TION OF FEES AND REPORTING; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7426, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH THE SOLID WASTE REGULATORY FUND; AMENDING SECTION 39-7419, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INSPECTIONS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SEC- TION; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-7428, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 39-7420, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-7421, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PERMITS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 39-107D, IDAHO CODE, TO CORRECT A CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 39-7204, IDAHO CODE, TO CORRECT A CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill significantly revises Idaho's Solid Waste Facilities Act by updating definitions, clarifying the roles of the Director of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and district health boards, and streamlining the site certification and permitting processes. Key changes include repealing outdated procedures for commercial solid waste facilities and site review panels, introducing provisions for co-located waste facilities (CWF) which accept both household and non-municipal solid waste, and establishing new sections for general application procedures, public and administrative review, and reconciliation processes. The bill also introduces fees for solid waste facilities to fund the DEQ's regulatory responsibilities, creates a dedicated Solid Waste Regulatory Fund, and clarifies enforcement mechanisms, including the application of income tax act collection procedures for fees. Furthermore, it updates standards for facility design, operation, closure, post-closure care, and financial assurance to align with federal regulations, and revises provisions related to inspections, modifications, and research, development, and demonstration permits. The bill also makes technical corrections to code references and declares an emergency, setting an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government Committee (House)
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:55 p.m. on February 27, 2026 (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0555/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0555.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0555SOP.pdf |
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