Bill > H0747

This bill revises provisions related to abatement districts, which are entities responsible for controlling pests like mosquitoes that pose a threat to public health and welfare. It clarifies the powers and duties of these districts, including their ability to appoint directors, hire staff, and take necessary steps for pest control, while also removing some of their broader powers like eminent domain. The bill introduces a new provision allowing property owners to opt out of abatement activities on their land by submitting a written request, and outlines penalties for districts that knowingly conduct abatement on exempted properties. Additionally, it establishes rules for aerial abatement, specifying that it can only be used for adulticides during declared health emergencies and only on properties not exempted, and requires districts to publish notices about their abatement plans and methods. The bill also addresses the creation and transition of "interim abatement districts" during declared disasters or emergencies, and renumbers a section on severability.

Government Affairs

Ways and Means Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0747/