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ID H0557

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 43-119 to extend voting and participation rights in irrigation districts to trusts, in addition to existing rights for corporations and partnerships
  • Requires that all beneficiaries of a trust be natural persons related by blood or affinity to qualify for irrigation district rights and privileges
  • Designates that trusts must vote through their trustee, with the trustee's residence establishing the trust's residence for voting purposes
  • Requires written designation to the irrigation district when multiple trustees exist, naming which trustee is authorized to vote and act on behalf of the trust
  • Prohibits double voting by allowing a person voting for a trust to not vote again as an individual, and extends spouse rights to the spouse of the authorized trustee

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to irrigation districts to provide for the rights and privileges of trusts in relation to the conduct of irrigation district business and to specify certain requirements for trusts and trustees.

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 142 Effective: 07/01/10

3/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment3/3/2010
Resources and Conservation2/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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