This bill amends Section 31-4320 of the Idaho Code, which outlines the procedure for the dissolution of recreation districts. The key changes include revising the signature requirement for petitions for dissolution. Previously, a petition needed to be signed by at least twenty percent of the qualified electors within the district. The amendment allows for a majority of the board of directors to file a petition without requiring signatures if the number of qualified electors has increased by more than two hundred percent since the district's creation. Additionally, the term "forthwith" is replaced with "timely," and "calling" is changed to "call" in the context of the county commissioners' responsibilities.

The bill also clarifies the process following the filing of a petition, including the timeline for the county commissioners to determine compliance and the subsequent election procedures. It ensures that if the election results favor dissolution, the district will be officially dissolved, and the title to its property will transfer to the county. The bill includes provisions for handling the property of dissolved districts, including selling it and applying the proceeds to public recreation purposes. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 31-4320
Engrossment 1: 31-4320