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ID S1320

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 40-202 to clarify that maintenance expenditures on a public right-of-way no more than every 24 months shall not constitute work attributable to the five-year period required to establish a highway.

  • Specifies that removal of impediments to emergency vehicles for access purposes shall not be attributed to the five-year period for establishing a highway.

  • Clarifies that when a public right-of-way is created, there is no duty to maintain it and no liability for failure to maintain it or highway signs until the right-of-way is designated as part of the county or highway district system.

  • Makes technical corrections to Idaho Code Section 40-202, including changing "U.S." to "United States" in reference to mail notices to landowners.

  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective on July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain maintenance of a public right-of-way shall not constitute upkeep or maintenance as a highway.

DESIGNATION OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Transportation & Defense

3/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/15/2024
Transportation2/13/2024
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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