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ID H0712
Bill
Status
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates and transfers $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Water Management Fund for fiscal year 2018 to be used for flood-damaged stream channel repair, stream channel improvement, flood risk reduction, or flood prevention projects.
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Establishes that funds must be administered by the Idaho Water Resource Board through a competitive, matching grant process, with grants allowed to exceed $50,000 at the board's discretion.
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Requires grant selection process to mandate 50% matching funds from applicants and prioritize projects on a competitive statewide basis throughout Idaho.
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Directs Department of Water Resources staff to support the competitive grant process using existing personnel and resources.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Appropriates and transfers $1,000,000 to the Water Management Fund for fiscal year 2018; provides legislative intent regarding the uses of the Water Management Fund; and provides legislative intent regarding project prioritization.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2018 Session Law Chapter 315 Effective: 03/27/2018
3/27/2018