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ID S1260
Bill
Status
3/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds authority for the Lake Pend Oreille, Pend Oreille River, Priest Lake and Priest River Commission to designate one or more representatives to participate in Columbia River Basin proceedings, including the Albeni Falls mitigation work group, technical management team, federal Columbia River power system operations, Columbia River treaty, and Idaho invasive species council.
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Authorizes the Commission Fund to be used for administrative costs and to provide funding for participation in Columbia River Basin proceedings as authorized under the amended statute.
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Preserves existing limitation that the Commission cannot establish or require minimum stream flows or lake levels, which may only be established under chapter 15, title 42, Idaho Code.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the commission shall have the authority to designate representatives to participate in proceedings regarding the Columbia River Basin; and to provide that moneys in the commission fund may also be used to provide for participation in proceedings regarding the Columbia River Basin.
LAKE PEND OREILLE, PEND OREILLE RIVER, PRIEST LAKE AND PRIEST RIVER COMMISSION
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 63 Effective: 03/13/2018
3/13/2018