Idaho S1305 amends water district budget provisions to allow for certain fees.

Idaho S1305 amends existing law to allow water districts to charge fees for specific services. Water districts can charge a fixed fee for administrative costs related to transferring water right documentation to new ownership. Water districts may also charge a fee instead of an assessment for water that is rediverted, provided the fee is used to cover costs and expenses for services like data collection and record keeping. The bill declares an emergency and states it shall take effect immediately upon passage.

Idaho S1305 amends water district budget provisions to allow for certain fees.

Idaho S1305 amends existing law to allow water districts to charge fees for specific services. Water districts can charge a fixed fee for administrative costs related to transferring water right documentation to new ownership. Water districts may also charge a fee instead of an assessment for water that is rediverted, provided the fee is used to cover costs and expenses for services like data collection and record keeping. The bill declares an emergency and states it shall take effect immediately upon passage.