This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the governance and compensation structures for members of local government boards and committees, including regional airport authorities, county fair boards, and soil conservation district supervisors. Key provisions stipulate that members will not receive direct compensation for their services but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their official duties, as outlined in section 59-509(b) of the Idaho Code. Additionally, the bill specifies that members shall not receive retirement or health care benefits. It also introduces new election procedures for certain boards, allowing for nonpartisan elections and establishing terms of office for different legislative districts, while clarifying the process for filling vacancies.

Further amendments address compensation limits for specific positions, such as cemetery maintenance board commissioners and fire protection district commissioners, while ensuring that board members serve without financial incentives. The bill also outlines procedural requirements for establishing control districts, including the need for a petition signed by at least 25 qualified electors and a public hearing. It emphasizes that members of various boards, including hospital boards and library district trustees, will only be reimbursed for necessary expenses and will not receive additional benefits. Overall, the bill aims to streamline governance and financial management across various local boards and districts while maintaining a clear compensation structure.

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