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H 386

COUNTIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Latah County boundaries and Shoshone County boundaries.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill H 386 corrects boundary descriptions for Latah and Shoshone Counties, ensuring accurate governance and land use without fiscal impact on local governments.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 159 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 386

Summary of House Bill H 386

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: H 386
  • Title: Counties – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Latah County boundaries and Shoshone County boundaries.
  • Status: Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025
  • Introduced: March 7, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Counties, Government, Lands, Maps

Purpose and Intent

House Bill H 386 aims to correct and amend specific sections of the Idaho Code concerning the boundary descriptions of Latah County and Shoshone County. The amendments are necessary due to minor scrivener errors identified in the legal descriptions of the county boundaries that were adjusted in 2024.

Key Provisions

  • Amendments to Idaho Code:
    • Section 31-131: This section pertains to the boundary descriptions of Latah County. The bill revises the legal language to accurately reflect the intended boundary lines.
    • Section 31-142: This section addresses the boundary descriptions of Shoshone County, similarly correcting the legal language to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • The primary entities affected by this bill are the residents and local governments of Latah County and Shoshone County, as the boundary adjustments may influence jurisdictional matters, land use planning, and local governance.

  • Fiscal Impact:

    • The bill has been assessed to have no fiscal impact, meaning it will not result in any increase or decrease in revenue or additional expenditures for state or local governments.

Legislative Process

  • The bill was introduced on March 7, 2025, and underwent several readings and approvals in both the House and Senate before being signed by the Governor on March 24, 2025.
  • It will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for any necessary preparations for the implementation of the revised boundary descriptions.

Conclusion

House Bill H 386 serves a critical function in ensuring the accuracy of county boundary descriptions in Idaho, thereby supporting effective governance and land management in Latah and Shoshone Counties. The bill's passage reflects a commitment to maintaining precise legal documentation in county governance.

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

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