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ID S1379
Bill
Status
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits cities from using eminent domain to acquire any portion of an irrigation system, ditch, canal, conduit, or right-of-way that is actively used by the owner or operator to deliver an existing water right to water right owners or persons under a sale, supply service, rental, or distribution agreement.
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Authorizes cities to establish or extend city irrigation systems in areas of city impact that have been established pursuant to section 67-6526, Idaho Code, provided an ordinance has been adopted for that purpose.
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Preserves cities' existing authority to acquire water, construct irrigation systems, and operate them through purchase, contract, appropriation, or other lawful means within city boundaries.
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Makes technical corrections to section 50-1801, Idaho Code regarding the language describing the use of rights-of-way for ditches, canals, and conduits.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to city irrigation systems to prohibit specified acquisitions through the power of eminent domain and to authorize cities to establish and extend city irrigation systems in certain areas of city impact.
CITY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Last Action
to St Aff
3/6/2012