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S12222026 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water.

DOMESTIC WELLS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water.

DOMESTIC WELLS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In 2025, the Idaho legislature passed S1083a, enacting several amendments impacting domestic exempt wells in Idaho. This amendment provides the following further amendments and clarifications: 1. Defines the term "subdivision," for purposes of sections 42-111 and 42-227 to mean a development with 5 lots. 2. Clarifies that the limitations contained in section 42-227(4) apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 3. Clarifies that the amendments of section 31-3805 apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 4. Additional amendments to improve readability.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 11, 2026

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentPassed by 98.57 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Session Law Chapter 2 Effective: 02/17/2026

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
senate
Status date
Feb 17, 2026

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