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ID H0728
Bill
Status
3/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 40-605 to specify that county commissioners may lay out new highways as they determine necessary for the primary benefit of motorists.
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Removes language allowing commissioners to "change the width or location" of highways and replaces it with authority to only "expand the existing width, increase the number of travel lanes, or straighten lines" of existing highways under their jurisdiction.
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Maintains the minimum right-of-way requirement of 50 feet wide for highways, removing the "except in exceptional cases" language.
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Requires commissioners or their director of highways to conduct a survey and obtain accurate land descriptions when private property must be taken for highway projects.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the laying out of new highways shall be for the primary benefit of motorists and to revise provisions regarding the authority of commissioners with respect to highways.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND HIGHWAY OFFICERS
Last Action
Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to Transportation & Defense
3/21/2024