The 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 divisions align with existing legal parameters. The bill also enhances the powers and duties of groundwater district boards to include the ability to divide districts into divisions for election purposes, thereby streamlining governance and representation within these districts.

Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections to provisions regarding liens of assessments and the entry of delinquent assessments, changing the effective date for certain actions from January to February. It introduces a requirement for water appropriators to maintain a water telemetry system, which will assist in monitoring water usage. 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