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 members now requires a two-thirds vote of all county commissioners within the district, rather than a simple majority.

The bill also clarifies the process for appointing a physician to the district board, requiring confirmation by a majority vote of all county commissioners in the public health district. Furthermore, it establishes that the board of trustees of the Idaho district boards of health will have the authority to allocate legislative appropriations to health districts, with specific guidelines on how formulas for allocation can be developed and modified. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-411