Idaho Bills

States findings of the Legislature and supports increasing water storage in the state.

This joint memorial recognizes that Idaho faces ongoing water shortages due to declining aquifer levels, reduced snowpack, earlier runoff, and insufficient reservoir capacity. It states the Legislature’s commitment to a long-term goal of creating 750,000 acre-feet of new water storage by the year 2100 (“750k by 2100”). The memorial urges Congress and federal agencies to partner with Idaho to fast-track feasibility studies for modest reservoir raises, support planning for new storage projects, explore creative financing options, and complete an updated basin study to identify priority projects. This memorial communicates Idaho’s policy position and long-term vision for improving water security and storage capacity.

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the delivery of water.

This legislation responds to the legislature’s code cleanup mandate by repealing Chapter 9, Title 42, and consolidating its provisions in Chapter 13, Title 42. Additional amendments are also included to ensure that necessary Chapter 9 provisions continue in effect.