This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the governance and compensation structures for members of local government boards and committees. Key changes include stipulating that members of boards such as the regional airport authority, county fair board, and soil conservation district supervisors will not receive a salary but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their official duties. Additionally, the bill establishes that members will not be entitled to retirement or health care benefits. It also introduces new election procedures for board members, including nonpartisan elections and provisions for handling ties, aiming to streamline governance and enhance accountability.

Further amendments address compensation for specific boards, such as cemetery maintenance board commissioners, who will see an increase in daily compensation from $25 to $50 and an annual cap from $1,000 to $1,200. Fire protection district commissioners will be allowed to receive up to $100 per meeting, with an annual limit of $2,500, while also prohibiting retirement and health care benefits. The bill clarifies the appointment process and qualifications for various authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance. Overall, the bill seeks to align compensation with state regulations while eliminating unnecessary benefits for board members.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 21-806, 22-208, 22-306, 22-2410, 22-2721, 22-4302, 25-2604, 25-2612, 27-119, 31-1421, 31-3705, 31-3914, 31-4210, 31-4305, 31-4707, 31-4904, 33-2119, 33-2715, 39-2803, 40-2106, 42-3114, 42-3209, 42-3707, 42-5223, 43-319, 50-2006, 50-2005, 67-4909, 70-1404