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ID HCR007

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Governor, Idaho Water Resource Board, and Idaho Department of Water Resources to continue pursuing ongoing investments in water infrastructure in conjunction with the Legislature

  • Directs establishment of a long-term plan identifying future water projects to protect, improve, and secure Idaho's water resources for current and future citizens

  • Identifies current water-related projects including Anderson Ranch Reservoir enlargement, Mountain Home Air Force Base sustainable water project, Northern Idaho adjudication, Priest Lake water management, Bear River Basin adjudication, and Lemhi River Basin project

  • Emphasizes need for investment in aquifer recharge, sustainable water supplies, increased storage, cloud seeding, and water quality improvements for long-term economic stability

  • Affirms Idaho's water resources as publicly owned trust resources vital to supporting the state's cities, agriculture, industry, and overall economy

Legislative Description

States findings of the Legislature and supports ongoing investments in the state's water infrastructure.

WATER

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:40 a.m. on March 30, 2023

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment3/10/2023
Resources and Conservation3/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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