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ID H0714

ID H0714
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for hazardous waste management.

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Introduced
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE; REPEALING CHAPTER 58, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING; AMENDING SECTION 39-4402, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL COR- RECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 39-4403, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND TO DEFINE TERMS; AMENDING SECTION 39-4406, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DE- PARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AMENDING SECTION 39-4408, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE UNAUTHORIZED TREATMENT, STOR- AGE, RELEASE, USE, OR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; AMENDING SECTION 39-4409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PERMIT RE- QUIRED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 39-4411, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING RECORDS, REPORTING, AND MONITORING; AMENDING SECTION 39-4412, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INSPECTIONS AND RIGHT OF ENTRY; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4433, IDAHO CODE, TO REQUIRE SITING LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4434, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SITING LICENSE APPLICATION AND FEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4435, IDAHO CODE, TO ES- TABLISH MINIMUM SITING CRITERIA FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES; AMEND- ING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4436, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY UPON RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDI- TION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4437, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISH- MENT AND ORGANIZATION OF SITE REVIEW PANELS; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4438, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF A SITE REVIEW PANEL; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SEC- TION 39-4439, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-4440, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF A CITY, COUNTY, OR HEALTH DISTRICT; AMENDING CHAPTER 44, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SEC- TION 39-4441, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REMEDY FOR DEVALUATION OF PROPERTY CAUSED BY AN APPROVED FACILITY; AMENDING SECTION 39-7402A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING EXCLUDED FACILITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho law to establish a new process for managing hazardous waste, including its siting, treatment, storage, and disposal. It repeals an existing chapter on hazardous waste facility siting and revises definitions and provisions related to the powers of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, unauthorized hazardous waste activities, and permit requirements for facilities. A significant addition is the requirement for a "siting license" for new commercial hazardous waste facilities or on-site land disposal facilities, which must be obtained before a facility permit can be issued. This siting license process involves an application with specific information, a fee, and adherence to minimum siting criteria, such as groundwater depth and proximity to water sources and populated areas. A site review panel, composed of state officials, industry representatives, and public members, will review applications and provide recommendations to the DEQ Director, who makes the final decision. The bill also prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that would prevent the construction of hazardous waste facilities and establishes a remedy for property owners whose property value is diminished due to an approved facility. The bill also clarifies that certain existing facilities are exempt from these new siting requirements unless they undergo a major modification.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

Environment, Energy and Technology Committee (House)

Last Action

House Environment, Energy & Technology Committee (13:30:00 2/24/2026 Room EW41) (on 02/24/2026)

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