This bill amends Section 39-411 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the composition and appointment of health district boards. The revised provisions specify that for districts with fewer than eight counties, the board will consist of seven members appointed by each county's board of commissioners, with the option for each board to appoint a county commissioner as a member. The process for filling remaining board seats is clarified, including the appointment of a physician licensed by the Idaho state board of medicine if available, and stipulates that the board of county commissioners providing the most funding for the district will appoint a member to an available seat. For districts with eight counties, the board will have between eight and nine members, with similar provisions for appointments.

Additionally, the bill introduces new qualifications for board members, requiring that any appointed member be a currently elected county official from the respective county. It changes the term length for board members from five years to two years and establishes that appointments must be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of all county commissioners within the district. The bill also outlines the authority of the board of trustees of the Idaho district boards of health regarding the allocation of legislative appropriations and declares an emergency for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-411