STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30135 / H0088
This legislation amends Section 50-907, Idaho Code, regarding public record retention of video files.
Currently, Idaho Code defines "permanent records," "semi-permanent records," "temporary records," and
historical records. This legislation adds two additional categories; "municipal media recordings," and
"law enforcement media recordings" and defines each new category. The purpose of adding the additional
categories is to preserve existing statutes and documents with the current time requirements, while allowing
municipalities to discard video recordings that do not have evidentiary value in order to reduce city expenses
passed on to citizens who often pay for the storage of valueless video with property tax revenue.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill will save the citizens of Idaho Falls more than $1.7 million annually. There is no impact to the general
fund, but passage will help reduce property tax burden in cities with unnecessary stored video footage.
Contact:
Representative Marco Adam Erickson
Representative Richard W. Cheatum
Senator Geoff Schroeder
Senator Treg Bernt
(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: 02/03/2023, 8:02 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 50-907