This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the governance and compensation structures for local government boards and committees, including regional airport authorities, county fair boards, and soil conservation district supervisors. Key provisions include the stipulation 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. Additionally, the bill specifies that members will not be provided with retirement or health care benefits, although those already receiving such benefits on the effective date of the act will continue to do so until the end of their current term. The bill also introduces new election procedures for board members, including nonpartisan elections and provisions for handling ties, while ensuring that elections occur every other year in even-numbered years.

Furthermore, the bill standardizes compensation practices across various districts by establishing specific compensation limits for certain boards, such as increasing the daily compensation for cemetery maintenance board commissioners and raising the annual compensation limit for fire protection district commissioners. It also clarifies the appointment processes, terms, and qualifications for commissioners and directors of various authorities, ensuring they are not county employees and establishing guidelines for filling vacancies. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline governance, clarify roles and responsibilities, and ensure that board members are accountable while maintaining a consistent compensation and benefits structure across different types of authorities.

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, 59-1302