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ID H0661

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 31-4403 to allow any person to contract with a solid waste collection provider of their choosing for temporary, project-specific containers (such as construction dumpsters), regardless of existing county contracts or franchises

  • Counties must define "temporary and project-specific" containers by ordinance

  • Reorganizes and reformats existing statutory language regarding county commissioners' authority to operate solid waste disposal systems through employees, private contractors, other government units, or franchises

  • Maintains county authority to award solid waste contracts with or without compulsory competitive bidding

  • Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding solid waste disposal contracts in counties.

SOLID WASTE

Last Action

Read second time; filed for Third Reading

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Taxation3/3/2026
Local Government2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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