This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to water districts, specifically focusing on the establishment of divisions within these districts and expanding the powers of groundwater district boards. Notably, Section 42-5249 is amended to allow the board of directors to create additional divisions and election precincts following the annexation of lands, ensuring that these new divisions align with existing legal parameters. Section 42-5224 is also revised to explicitly grant the board the authority to divide the district into divisions and precincts for election purposes after land annexation, further enhancing their governance capabilities.

Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections to provisions regarding liens of assessment in Section 42-5240 and the entry of delinquent assessments in Section 42-5242, including changing deadlines from January to February. The amendments aim to streamline the management of water districts and improve the processes surrounding land annexation and assessment collection. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage, with a specified full force date of July 1, 2025.

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