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 stipulations 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 provided with retirement or health care benefits. It also introduces new election procedures for board members, including nonpartisan elections and provisions for handling ties, ensuring that elections align with other state and local elections.

Further amendments address the compensation and benefits for members of various boards, including hospital boards, ambulance service commissioners, and library districts. The bill allows for a per diem compensation for hospital board members, capped at $100 per day and $2,500 annually, while also prohibiting retirement and health care benefits. It clarifies the appointment process and qualifications for board members, ensuring they are residents and property owners within their respective districts. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline governance, promote fiscal responsibility, and ensure that board members are compensated fairly for their necessary expenses without additional benefits.

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