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H 567

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho H 567 repeals outdated Department of Water Resources provisions to streamline statutes, with specific provisions to be determined during committee review.

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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Bill Summary · H 567

Legislative bill overview

H 567 is a cleanup bill that repeals outdated or unnecessary provisions from Idaho's Department of Water Resources statutes. The bill has just been introduced and referred to the Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee for printing, meaning the specific provisions targeted for repeal have not yet been publicly detailed in available records.

Why is this important

Periodic legislative cleanup of outdated statutes improves code clarity, reduces confusion, and removes provisions that no longer serve their original purpose or have been superseded by newer laws. For water management—a critical issue in Idaho—streamlined regulations can reduce administrative burden and clarify agency authority, though the specific impact depends on which provisions are being removed.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear scope: Without knowing which specific provisions are being repealed, stakeholders cannot yet assess whether important protections or requirements are being removed
  • Agricultural and environmental interests: Water rights and management affect farming, environmental groups, and municipal users who may have concerns about losing existing safeguards
  • Public notice and input: If cleanup is rushed through with minimal debate, affected parties may not have adequate opportunity to object to specific repeals

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

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