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 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 occur every other year in even-numbered years.

Further amendments focus on the compensation and governance of various boards, including hospital boards, ambulance service commissioners, and urban renewal agencies. The bill sets specific per diem compensation limits for board members, such as up to $100 per day for hospital board members and $50 per day for port commissioners, with annual caps on total compensation. It also outlines the appointment process and qualifications for board members, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management of these entities while promoting fiscal responsibility by limiting compensation and 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