STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28706 / H0267
This legislation amends section 42-1760, which establishes the Idaho Water Resource Board’s Water
Management Account. Amendments include (1) replacing the list of potential projects with authority for
projects which “conserve or increase water supply, improve drought resiliency, address water sustainability or
support flood management;” (2) including aquifer recharge above Milner Dam on the list of specific projects
for consideration; (3) confirming that all water rights, including hydropower water rights, must be protected,
and that identified water uses must be considered in the approval of projects; and (4) providing additional
information as part of the board’s annual report.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no fiscal cost associated with amending section 42-1760. State general funds are appropriated
separately to the water management account.
Contact:
Paul Arrington
(208) 332-1000
Representative Marc Gibbs
(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: 03/01/2021, 2:36 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 42-1760