Idaho H0749 amends annexation laws to require consent from landowners for certain types of property.
Idaho H0749 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding costs associated with the annexation of certain property by cities. The bill specifies that property owned by a nongovernmental entity used for outdoor recreational activities, railroad rights-of-way, and agricultural or forest lands require express written permission for annexation. It also mandates that landowners whose property is annexed without consent are not required to use city-provided municipal services and can maintain their existing systems. The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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