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ID H0902

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a definition of "flow control" to Idaho solid waste disposal law, meaning any method where a governmental entity compels waste haulers to use a designated facility through ordinance, regulation, or official directive

  • Prohibits county commissioners, solid waste district boards, and other public authorities from using compulsory means, including flow control, to limit private sector competition in solid waste disposal

  • Requires counties to use competitive bidding or requests for proposals when awarding solid waste disposal contracts or franchises, replacing prior language that allowed discretion on whether to use competitive bidding

  • Applies the prohibition on flow control to both county-level solid waste systems and regional solid waste or domestic septage districts

  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to define terms and to provide that compulsory means cannot be used to limit private sector competition.

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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