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ID S1268

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drainage commissioners shall receive compensation as fixed by board resolution, not to exceed the amount allowed in section 59-509(h), Idaho Code, plus actual and necessary expenses and mileage at the state board of examiners rate.

  • Assessment calls for payment or retirement of bonds or warrants shall not exceed 20% of the actual amount necessary to pay the cost of proceedings, establishment, and construction of the district and drainage system.

  • Personal property of a drainage district not exceeding $50,000 in value may be sold without independent appraisal, notice, or competitive bids; property exceeding $50,000 requires appraisal by three disinterested freeholders and public sale to the highest bidder.

  • Drainage districts may exchange personal property in part payment for new or replacement property only when the board determines that sale under existing law would yield lesser monetary return to the district.

  • Notice of sale for property exceeding $50,000 in value must be posted in three public places and published in a weekly newspaper once each week for four weeks preceding the sale.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to revise drainage commissioner compensation provisions; to provide for assessment for the payment or retirement of any bonds or warrants; to revise provisions regarding the sale of personal property of a drainage district; and to provide for the trade-in or exchange of personal property of the district.

DRAINAGE DISTRICTS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 92 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Resources and Conservation2/19/2018
Resources and Environment2/7/2018
Judiciary and Rules2/6/2018

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