STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28254 / S1072
The purpose of this legislation is to align Idaho Code 43-209 with Idaho Code 43-201(3). Under Idaho law,
irrigation districts are divided into a minimum of three divisions, from which board directors are elected to
represent water users. Under Idaho Code 43-201(3), an irrigation district may, by a resolution of the board that
is adopted by the electors, amend its bylaws to allow board members to be elected so long as they live within
15 miles of the district. Section 43-209 provides the process for filling irrigation district board vacancies but
limits the eligible candidates to living within their respective irrigation district division. This amendment would
allow irrigation districts that have approved the expanded board member residency rules under 43-201(3), to
fill vacancies under the same conditions.
FISCAL NOTE
This amendment would provide an alternative method for filling irrigation district board vacancies and,
therefore, would have no impact on the General Fund.
Contact:
Paul Arrington, Executive Director & General Counsel
Idaho Water Users Association
(208) 344-6690
Senator Kelly Arthur Anthon
(208) 332-1000
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: 02/08/2021, 2:33 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 43-209