Bill
Bill > H0567
summary
Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE IN- TENT; REPEALING SECTION 42-232, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO GROUND WATER RECHARGE AND NEGOTIATION WITH THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION; REPEALING SEC- TION 42-1704, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT'S REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR; REPEALING SECTION 42-1776, IDAHO CODE, RELAT- ING TO THE WATER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST ACCOUNT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3307, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3308, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3309, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3310, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3311, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3312, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE SALMON FALLS CREEK WATER COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3319, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3320, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COM- PACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3321, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3322, IDAHO CODE, RELAT- ING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3323, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3324, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COM- PACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3505, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3506, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3507, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3508, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3509, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTER- STATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3510, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; REPEALING SECTION 42-3511, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA INTERSTATE COMPACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill aims to streamline Idaho's laws by removing outdated or unnecessary provisions related to the Department of Water Resources. Specifically, it repeals several sections of the Idaho Code that deal with groundwater recharge negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation, the Director of the Department's report to the Governor, a water conservation and development trust account, and various provisions concerning water compacts, including the Salmon Falls Creek Water Compact and the Columbia Interstate Compact. The legislative intent behind this bill is to ensure that state laws are current and essential, serving the public's best interests. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Resources and Conservation Committee (House)
Last Action
House Resources & Conservation Committee (13:30:00 2/5/2026 Room EW40) (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0567/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0567.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0567SOP.pdf |
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