STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27214 / S1273
The purpose of this legislation is to remove the June 30, 1988, limitation from the beneficial use claim filing
exception in Idaho Code 42-245. With the change, claiming a water right pursuant to Idaho Code 42-243 would
not be required if a claim to the water use is filed in the northern Idaho adjudications (NIA) or any future general
water rights adjudication.
FISCAL NOTE
In the initial phase of the NIA, IDWR has not required beneficial use claimants to have also filed a claim
pursuant to Idaho Code 42-243. Therefore, this proposal would result in no fiscal change.
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: 01/29/2020, 3:16 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 42-245