This bill amends Section 27-110 of the Idaho Code to update the provisions regarding vacancies on cemetery maintenance boards of commissioners. It introduces a new process for filling vacancies that occur due to death, resignation, or other circumstances, ensuring that the cemetery maintenance board can achieve a quorum. If the board lacks enough commissioners to fill a vacancy, the board of county commissioners will appoint the minimal number of commissioners necessary to establish an odd-numbered quorum. These appointees must be qualified electors from their respective subdistricts and have lived in the district for at least one year.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the board of county commissioners in soliciting qualified applicants for commissioner vacancies and allows for the use of cemetery maintenance district funds for this purpose. It mandates that the board of county commissioners temporarily assume the duties of the cemetery maintenance board if a quorum cannot be established, ensuring that essential business can continue. The bill also specifies a timeline for implementing these processes and declares an emergency, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 27-110