The bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health, welfare, and environmental regulations. Key changes include the repeal of Section 39-113, which pertained to employee transfers, and the introduction of new provisions that empower the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to issue stop sale orders for unsafe produce. Additionally, the bill updates the powers and duties of the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, including the authority to enter agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy and to adopt necessary rules for compliance with solid waste regulations. The amendments aim to streamline governance and clarify the roles of different departments in food processing and environmental protection.

Furthermore, the bill specifies exceptions to certificate of competency requirements for HVAC systems, allowing certain individuals and organizations to perform installations without certification. It also transfers oversight responsibilities from the Department of Health to the Department of Environmental Quality, enabling the director to impose health protection measures during infectious disease outbreaks. The language has been updated to reflect these changes, ensuring that the Department of Environmental Quality is the primary authority for property tax exemptions related to pollution control facilities. The bill declares an emergency and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-503, 20-704, 22-113, 22-5407, 39-102A, 39-105, 39-106, 39-107, 39-107D, 39-113, 39-3623, 42-1734B, 54-2602, 54-3307, 54-5002, 56-1003, 63-602P, 63-1309