REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30841C1 / S1294
This bill re-authorizes Title 67, Chapter 90, Idaho Code, short-titled “The Idaho Rural Development Partnership
Act,” within technical and conforming amendments. These amendments (1) clarify legislative findings to be
up to date and remove outdated federal language (2)clarify that the Idaho Rural Partnership will reside within
the Idaho Department of Commerce, or within another executive branch agency as designated by the Governor,
and funding from time to time may be appropriated by the Idaho Legislature (3) update the number and type
of board members appointed (4) repeal language that specifically calls for the hiring of an executive director,
and (5) amend voting privileges for the board of directors.
FISCAL NOTE
Re-authorization of the Idaho Rural Development Partnership Act will have a yearly impact on the state general
fund of $120,000 $116,900 per year. Existing Commerce budget may also be earmarked to accomplish certain
specified rural development objectives. The Idaho Department of Commerce will reclassify an existing FTP
for staffing needs.
Contact:
Tom Kealey, Director
Idaho Department of Commerce
(208) 334-2631
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 REVISED: 02/21/2024, 4:25 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-9002, 67-9004, 67-9005, 67-9006, 67-9007, 67-9008