STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27642 / S1303
This bill includes two changes to Idaho's urban renewal law:
1. Currently, urban renewal boards are not required to be elected by the citizens, but they have the power of
eminent domain. These boards are created by a municipality whose governance, be it city council or county
commission, are elected by the people and also have the power of eminent domain. This bill seeks to remove
the power of eminent domain from unelected urban renewal boards, making them advisory only on such issues,
and moving the final decision to the elected municipal body. This will result in more direct accountability to
the voters.
2. If an elected person is appointed to an urban renewal board, they must vacate their position upon leaving
that elected position, though this would not preclude them from being reappointed in a different capacity.
FISCAL NOTE
There should be no significant fiscal impact to the state or local municipality for these changes.
Contact:
Senator Mary Souza
(208) 332-1000
Senator Jim Rice
(208) 332-1423
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: 02/07/2020, 7:58 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 7-701A, 50-2006
Engrossment 1: 7-701A, 50-2006, 50-2010