This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the governance and compensation structures for local government boards and committees, including regional airport authorities, county fair boards, and soil conservation district supervisors. Key changes include the stipulation that members will not receive a salary but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their official duties. Additionally, the bill specifies that members shall not be provided with retirement or health care benefits. It also introduces new election procedures for board members, such as nonpartisan elections and a streamlined process for filling vacancies, which aims to enhance governance efficiency while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Further amendments address the compensation and appointment processes for members of various boards, including hospital boards, ambulance service commissioners, and urban renewal agencies. The bill establishes specific compensation limits, such as a per diem for hospital board members and caps on annual compensation for other positions. It also outlines qualifications for board members, ensuring they are residents and property owners within their respective districts. Overall, the bill seeks to promote accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility in the management of public resources while ensuring that board members serve without the expectation of retirement or health 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