This bill amends Sections 31-131 and 31-142 of the Idaho Code to update the boundary descriptions for Latah County and Shoshone County. For Latah County, the bill provides detailed geographic references for the county's boundaries, starting from the intersection of the middle line of township thirty-seven north and the Idaho-Washington boundary. It also includes new language that clarifies the southwest corner of Shoshone County in relation to Latah County, enhancing the precision of the boundary descriptions. Similarly, the amendments for Shoshone County begin at the intersection of the township line between townships forty-one and forty-two north with the western boundary of Montana, outlining the county's limits with specific section and township references.

Additionally, the bill deletes the reference to Clearwater County concerning the southern boundary, indicating a change in jurisdictional description. It declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for the implementation of these boundary changes, ensuring that the revised boundaries are recognized and enforced promptly. The bill also designates Wallace as the county seat for the area in question, further clarifying the administrative details related to the boundary adjustments.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 31-131, 31-142