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ID H0085

Bill

Status

Passed

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Chapter 14, Title 40 by adding Section 40-1404B to establish procedures for filling mid-term vacancies on single county-wide highway district boards.

  • Remaining board members must determine if a vacancy exists using criteria from Idaho Code Section 59-901, then have 30 days to appoint a qualified replacement.

  • If the board cannot agree within 30 days, they must submit three nominations to the governor within 5 days; the governor then has 10 days to appoint someone with the same legal qualifications as required for election to the office.

  • Appointed person must possess the same qualifications required by law for election to the vacant office and serves for the balance of the replaced member's term.

  • Appointment must be made in writing and filed with the highway district secretary, county clerk, and tax collector; after taking the official oath and bond, the appointee has full rights, powers, and obligations of the office.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to determining a vacancy on the Highway District Board, to establish provisions relating to filling a vacancy and to establish qualifications and other provisions relating to a person selected to fill a vacancy.

HIGHWAY DISTRICTS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 20, 2013 Session Law Chapter 18 Effective: 07/01/13

2/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2013

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