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ID H0628

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that Idaho Code Section 40-2312 applies to highways existing in 1985 and those created thereafter, reflecting legislative intent regarding highway width requirements

  • Exempts highways existing in 1985 that were created by prescription, common law dedication, or established by use from the 50-foot minimum width requirement, limiting them to their historic width

  • Requires all other highways (except bridges and those within cities) to be at least 50 feet wide, with discretion for authorities to make them wider for proper construction and maintenance

  • Allows highways to accommodate space historically used for utility installation and maintenance in addition to historical construction and maintenance requirements

  • Requires bridges located outside incorporated cities to match the width of the highway leading to them

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide legislative intent; and to revise provisions relating to the width of certain highways and to provide for an exception.

WIDTH OF HIGHWAYS

Last Action

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3/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/5/2012

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