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ID S1243
Bill
Status
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Irrigation districts operating at least 50 wells with equipment and personnel capable of well construction or deepening may enter into contracts to construct or deepen wells.
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Contracts for wells constructed for political subdivisions must use competitive bidding processes under Idaho Code chapter 28, title 67, but irrigation districts cannot construct or deepen wells for municipalities.
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Domestic well contracts may only be entered into with landowners within the irrigation district.
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Privately owned irrigation well contracts are limited to wells within a water district boundary where the irrigation district is a water user and a private drilling company cannot provide services within 15 days.
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All well construction or deepening must comply with Idaho Code sections 42-235 and 42-238.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that certain irrigation districts shall have the power to enter into contracts to construct or deepen wells and to provide conditions.
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
2/3/2016