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ID H0882
ID H0882Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding county solid waste disposal sites.
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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW; AMENDING SECTION 31-4401A, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE A TERM AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 31-4402, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 31-4407, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CODE REFERENCE AND TO MAKE A TECH- NICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 31-4407A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR CHANGES IN STATUS OF MAJOR WASTE GENERATORS AND MUNICIPALITIES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions concerning county solid waste disposal sites, notably by defining "flow control" as a system compelling waste haulers to use designated disposal facilities, and granting county commissioners the authority to enact such measures to protect public investment, reduce liabilities, and ensure environmentally compliant waste management. Before enacting flow control, counties must conduct and publicly present an independent study by a qualified professional detailing financial impact, cost-benefit analysis, liability mitigation, compliance verification, and regulatory/environmental impacts, though counties in regional disposal districts are exempt from this study requirement. The bill also makes technical corrections, clarifies procedures for changes in status of major waste generators and municipalities regarding solid waste systems, and declares an emergency for an immediate effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0882/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0882.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0882SOP.pdf |
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