This bill amends Section 39-411 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the composition and governance of health district boards. The key changes include the appointment process for board members, which now requires each board of county commissioners to appoint at least one member, rather than acting jointly. Additionally, the qualifications for board members have been revised to specify that, except for a designated physician seat, members must be currently elected county officials from the appointing county. The term for board members has been reduced from five years to two years, and the removal of board members now requires a two-thirds vote of all county commissioners, rather than a simple majority.

The bill also clarifies the role of the board of trustees of the Idaho district boards of health, granting them authority to allocate legislative appropriations to health districts based on established formulas. These formulas must remain unchanged for at least two years unless an emergency is declared, allowing for modifications with unanimous consent from the board of trustees. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to the declared emergency.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-411