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ID S1084
Bill
Status
Passed
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 42-1764 to clarify that the 5-year nonuse forfeiture period for water rights "runs anew" rather than "begins to accrue" when a right is removed from the water supply bank
- Water rights deposited in the state water supply bank remain protected from forfeiture while retained in or rented from the bank
- If nonuse occurred before a water right was deposited in the bank and the right was not beneficially used while in the bank, the 5-year forfeiture period continues to accrue
- Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the forfeiture period restarts upon removal of a water right from the water supply bank.
WATER SUPPLY BANK
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 149 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Resources and Conservation3/4/2025
Resources and Environment2/11/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2025
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