This bill amends Section 31-819 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the powers and duties of boards of county commissioners regarding the publication of their proceedings. The revised provisions require the board of county commissioners to publish a monthly statement detailing their acts and proceedings, including a brief financial summary of expenditures from each county fund. However, counties that maintain a publicly accessible website with meeting agendas and minutes are exempt from the monthly publication requirement. Additionally, the bill mandates that an annual financial report be prepared for public inspection, detailing sources of income, expenditures, and current fund balances.

The bill also includes technical corrections to the existing language, such as changing "To" to "The board of county commissioners shall" and clarifying the requirements for the annual financial report. It establishes that within thirty days of the annual audit, a summary of the balance sheet and a summary of revenues and expenditures must be published. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 31-819