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H 957

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho H 957 repeals outdated Department of Water Resources provisions to streamline state code, though specific repealed sections remain unclear at introduction stage.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 310 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 957

Legislative bill overview

H 957 is a cleanup bill that repeals existing law related to the Department of Water Resources in Idaho, specifically removing outdated or unnecessary provisions from the state code. The bill has just been introduced and referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration committee for printing review.

Why is this important

Periodic removal of obsolete statutory language reduces regulatory clutter and can clarify remaining legal requirements for water resource management—a critical issue in an arid state like Idaho. Such housekeeping measures help ensure that the legal code remains coherent and that enforcement focuses on currently relevant standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available information: The bill summary provides no details about which provisions are being repealed, making it difficult to assess whether any stakeholder groups (farmers, environmental advocates, municipalities) might be affected
  • Insufficient public notice: Without knowing the exact provisions targeted, affected parties cannot meaningfully weigh in during the legislative process
  • Potential unintended consequences: Repeals of "outdated" provisions could inadvertently remove protections or requirements if the repealed language had unanticipated continuing relevance

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

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