This bill amends Section 22-202A of the Idaho Code to establish that in counties with a population of 200,000 or more, the county fair board may be designated as an advisory board to the board of county commissioners. The amendment specifies that this designation must occur on or before January 1, 2024, and outlines that the county commissioners will retain their powers and responsibilities related to the county fair board. The ordinance adopted by the commissioners will detail the board's powers, duties, compensation, and operational rules, and it can be repealed at any time, reverting to the original provisions of the chapter.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions do not apply to fair districts organized across multiple counties or to counties that reach the 200,000 population threshold after January 1, 2024. The bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-202A