STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27373 / H0329
The purpose of this legislation is to give the Director of the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources explicit authority
to receive, file, record, or retain documents of record on media other than paper. This legislation would enable
use of digital documents, online form submissions, and other document technology to conduct the duties of the
department, including long-term document storage. Paper documents of historical significance will be digitized,
and the physical copies will be retained by the Department of Water Resources or archived with the Idaho State
Archives.
Digital document submittals improve customer service by reducing application processing times. Use of digital
media also reduces paper handling and storage costs.
FISCAL NOTE
The proposed legislative amendment will have no negative financial impact. Ultimately this legislation will save
paper handling and storage costs. Additionally, customers will save time and effort by submitting applications
online or attached to email.
Contact:
Shelley Keen
Department of Water Resources
(208) 287-4947
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/16/2020, 9:21 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 42-1805