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H 411

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194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kim Ferguson and 4 co-sponsors

House Bill 411 ensures local board members in Idaho serve without pay, protecting taxpayers from costs while allowing reimbursement for necessary expenses.

Accompanied a study order, see H4733
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Bill Summary · H 411

Summary of House Bill 411 (H 411)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 411 aims to amend existing Idaho law concerning the compensation and benefits of members serving on various local boards. The primary goal is to ensure consistency across special taxing districts and protect local property taxpayers from potential financial burdens associated with board member compensation.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes several amendments to the Idaho Code, specifically targeting the following areas:

  1. Regional Airport Authority Board Members (Section 21-806)

    • Establishes that members of the regional airport authority board will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.
    • Members will not be entitled to retirement or health care benefits.

  2. County Fair Board Members (Section 22-208)

    • Similar to the airport authority, county fair board members will not receive compensation, only reimbursement for expenses approved by the county commissioners.

  3. Fair District Directors (Section 22-306)

    • Directors will receive a per diem of $35 while engaged in district business, along with mileage reimbursement. They will also not receive retirement or health care benefits.

  4. Weed Control Advisory Committee Members (Section 22-2410)

    • Members will be appointed based on their knowledge of noxious weeds and will not receive compensation or benefits.

  5. Other Local Boards

    • The bill includes amendments for various other boards, including soil conservation district supervisors, fire protection district commissioners, and public library district trustees, all following the same pattern of no compensation or benefits.

Impact

  • Local Taxpayers: The bill is designed to benefit local taxpayers by reducing the financial obligations of special taxing districts, which may have previously compensated board members.
  • Local Boards: Members of various local boards will be required to serve without compensation, aligning their roles with other community boards that do not provide pay.

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Status: Reported printed and referred to the Local Government committee on March 18, 2025.
  • Fiscal Note: The bill is projected to have no fiscal impact on the general fund, with local taxpayers expected to see savings in assessments.

Conclusion

House Bill 411 seeks to standardize the compensation practices for members of local boards in Idaho, ensuring that they serve without pay while still being reimbursed for necessary expenses. This legislation reflects an effort to maintain fiscal responsibility and protect local taxpayers from undue financial burdens associated with board member compensation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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