This bill amends Section 39-411 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the composition and governance of health district boards. The key changes include the appointment process for board members, which now allows each county commissioner to appoint a member directly, rather than requiring joint action among the boards of county commissioners. Additionally, the bill specifies that any remaining board seats must be filled by appointing a physician licensed by the Idaho state board of medicine, if available, and outlines a new hierarchy for filling these positions based on funding contributions from counties. The bill also introduces new qualifications for board members, ensuring that appointed members are currently elected county officials.

Furthermore, the bill reduces the term length for board members from five years to two years and establishes a two-thirds majority vote requirement for the removal of board members. It also clarifies the roles of the board of trustees of the Idaho district boards of health in allocating legislative appropriations and mandates that any formula for allocation must remain unchanged for at least two years unless an emergency necessitates a change. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to the declared emergency.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-411