This bill amends Section 39-1325A of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the process for dissolving hospital districts. The key change is that the requirement for initiating dissolution petitions has been revised. Previously, petitions could be signed by either qualified electors or property owners within the district, but the new language specifies that only the signatures of qualified electors equal to ten percent (10%) of the district's electors are needed. Additionally, the bill clarifies that petitions for dissolution cannot be filed earlier than four years after the establishment of the hospital district.

The bill also outlines the procedural steps following the filing of a petition, including the requirement for the county clerk to publish notice and for county commissioners to hold a hearing and potentially an election on the matter. It stipulates that if the hospital district spans multiple counties, the dissolution must receive majority approval from voters in each county. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-1325A