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DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.

Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

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Bill Overview

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Idaho removes outdated water management laws

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law repeals nine Idaho water-related code sections labeled outdated or unnecessary. These cover groundwater recharge, negotiations with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and the water department director’s report to the Governor. The repeals also remove the Water Conservation and Development Trust Account and Salmon Falls Creek Water Compact provisions. The law adds no replacement programs, funding, or new requirements. The available text does not establish how these repeals affect household water access or costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Carl J. Bjerke

    Republican • Senate

  • Dustin Manwaring

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 310 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/2/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 12:51 p.m. on April 2, 2026

    4/2/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    4/2/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    4/1/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    4/1/2026House

  8. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0

    4/1/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    4/1/2026Senate

  10. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/31/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment

    3/30/2026Senate

  12. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    3/30/2026Senate

  13. Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 68-0-2

    3/30/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/30/2026House

  15. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    3/27/2026House

  16. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    3/26/2026House

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