STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30385 / H0165
Under current damage prevention statute there is not a definition for or direction about how to handle an
emergency excavation. This legislation further defines “emergency” (relatively to this chapter of law),
“emergency excavation” and “notice of emergency excavation” and establishes a process for underground
facility owners to handle an emergency excavation. It also extends the length of time a maintained
surface-marking for utility facilities is valid from 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no fiscal impact
Contact:
Representative Greg L. Lanting
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/20/2023, 8:36 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 55-2202, 55-2205, 55-2206, 55-2207