The proposed legislation, known as the "Idaho Code Cleanup Act," aims to streamline and update the Idaho Code by establishing a new Chapter 37 within Title 67. This chapter includes a declaration of necessity emphasizing the importance of maintaining laws that are relevant and beneficial to the citizens of Idaho. It defines key terms such as "obsolete," "outdated," and "unnecessary," and mandates state agencies to conduct a thorough review of their respective statutes and code sections. The agencies are required to report their findings to the legislature by September 1, 2025, identifying any provisions that are deemed obsolete, outdated, or unnecessary, along with justifications for their removal.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for submitting these reports through a designated online portal to the Idaho legislative services office. Agencies are encouraged to include information on other code sections outside their purview that may also be obsolete or unnecessary, as well as suggestions for making necessary provisions more concise. The act is declared to be an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.