This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to water management, specifically focusing on the establishment of divisions within water districts and expanding the powers of groundwater district boards. Notably, it allows boards to create additional divisions and election precincts following the annexation of lands, ensuring that these new divisions align with existing legal parameters. The bill also enhances the powers and duties of groundwater district boards, enabling them to divide districts into divisions and precincts for election purposes, and includes provisions for the management of assessments and liens related to water rights.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for water appropriators to install and maintain a water telemetry system, along with other measuring devices, to assist in monitoring water diversions. It makes technical corrections to existing provisions regarding delinquent assessments and liens, changing the effective date for certain actions from January to February. The bill declares an emergency, establishing that it will take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure timely implementation of these changes in water management practices.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 42-5249, 42-5224, 42-5240, 42-5242, 42-701