This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the governance and compensation structures for local government boards and committees, including those related to regional airport authorities, county fair boards, and soil conservation districts. Key provisions include the stipulation that members will not receive direct compensation, retirement, or health care benefits, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their official duties, as outlined in section 59-509(b) of the Idaho Code. The bill also introduces new election procedures for certain boards, allowing for nonpartisan elections and establishing specific terms of office, while ensuring that elections coincide with other state or local elections.

Additionally, the bill establishes compensation structures for various boards, such as allowing cemetery maintenance board commissioners to receive up to $50 per day (capped at $1,200 annually) and fire protection district commissioners to receive up to $2,500 annually. It clarifies the appointment and removal processes for board members and ensures that all members are qualified electors and residents of their respective districts. The amendments aim to streamline governance, minimize financial benefits for board members, and enhance accountability and transparency in their operations. Current officials receiving health care or retirement benefits prior to the bill's effective date will continue to receive those benefits until the end of their respective plan or fiscal years.

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