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ID H0173

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • First offense for flooding highways is classified as an infraction; subsequent offenses per calendar year are misdemeanors
  • Fines range from $100 to $250 for first offense, with double the fine and court costs imposed for second offense
  • Directors of highways, road supervisors, and other officials must file complaints for violations, with infractions requiring a citizen citation witnessed and endorsed by a peace officer
  • Mitigating factors provide exemption from charges if flooding results from undiscovered recent mechanical failure, unexpected climatic conditions, wind, or other circumstances beyond a person's control while reasonably inspecting and maintaining irrigation facilities
  • Preserves highway districts' and political subdivisions' existing powers under section 40-2319, Idaho Code

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the offense of flooding highways and to revise procedures, penalties and mitigating factors.

FLOODING HIGHWAYS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

2/14/2013

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