April 6 2017 Three Legislators Numbers Idaho Senate 29 Republicans 6 Democrats Idaho House 59 Republicans 11 Democrats BUT Freedom Caucus created by Rep Zollinger amp Rep Kingsley ID: 678401
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2017 Legislative Review
Government and Public Lawyers Section
April 6, 2017Slide2
Three LegislatorsSlide3
Numbers…
Idaho Senate
29 Republicans
6 DemocratsIdaho House: 59 Republicans11 DemocratsBUT…Freedom Caucus created by Rep. Zollinger
& Rep. KingsleyCharts by: By Shabidoo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36700475Slide4
Productivity
785 drafted (LY-831) (2015-763)
530 introduced (69%) (LY-557) (2015-523)
347 passed both houses (LY-379) (2011-335) 45% chance from drafting65% from introductionSession length80 daysLonger than last year (75)
Below 6 year average of 81 daysSlide5
Taken by Betsy Z. Russell, The Spokesman Review, April 3, 2017. Used with permission. Slide6
Vetoes
March 24
S. 1046—require state to offer a plan that uses an HSA paired with a high deductible health plan as a state employee option.
S. 1057—remove references to the “Hay” company. Establishes a system wide classified employee system. March 28H. 197—would have established process for a special election in a vacancy in U.S. House of Reps. (current process is set by Governor).Slide7
Law Without Signature
March 27
H. 141 (Moon)
Establishes definition for commercial wildlife tannery as well as establishing regulations for recording of skins, shipping compliance, and records maintenance.S. 1101Stockwater claims are encouraged to be filed in the SRBA (deferrable claims) limits the filing fee, exempts costs of publication/investigation/assistance/ recommendation to IDWR. IDWR will assume costs.Slide8
Two Unknowns
S. 1206 GARVEE/ Highway Funding
Primarily affects Caldwell corridor.
Uses approx. $15 million yr. general fund which Gov. is opposed to (prefers user fees/ gas tax). H. 67Repeals Grocery TaxGrocery Tax= $197 Million, Grocery Credit = $147 Million.Difference of $47 million.
Results in a shift of $26 million from sales tax to general fund to minimize impact on Local Governments.Slide9
Cities
H. 130: Revises reporting requirements of city treasurers.
Reflects an update to how business is actually transacted/accounted for.
S. 1108: Basis of Bearing must have two existing monuments or two monumented corners. (50-1301(1)).Slide10
Counties
H. 126—County Commissioner Appointments—Rec Districts, Cemetery Maintenance Boards, Fire Protection Board.
Creates authority to fill boards.
Tie—County Commissioner with longest service draws a name .S. 1180 –Clarifies Idaho Code sec. 31-710(3) Notice requirement is governed by the Idaho Open Meetings Law.S. 1174—County Commissioners may delegate procurement authority to other elected officials and employee of BOCC. Bonds required on any project = or> $50,000.Slide11
Political Subdivisions Procurement
S. 1074
May delegate authority to elected official or employee (County Commissioners 31-602).
Bond required for equal or more than $50,000.Amends exclusions from requirements (Add sections 11-18): good for direct resale, travel and training, goods from Correctional Industries, Repair of Heavy Equipment, Software maintenance and support for existing system/platform, public utilities, food for jail/detention facilities, used equipment at auction if authorized by governing board.
Personal property/Services amounts changed to $50,000-$100,000.Addition of 67-2806A to allow for an RFP process.Counsel should carefully review criteria and recommend creation of a record establishing criteria are met for governing body.Slide12
Miscellaneous
Call for Constitutional Convention defeated.
One from House side, one from Senate.
Both claimed limited purpose.H. 301—Revises duties of Oil & Gas Commission, well spacing requirements, unit integration, reporting requirements, and rights/remedies of royalty owners.H. 202—Revises Civil Asset Forfeiture laws.Is forfeiture proportional to crime alleged?
H 104—allows for certain dog/sled dog races.Slide13
Miscellaneous
H. 97 establishes prior rule on attorney’s fees only if frivolous, unreasonable or without foundation. (Hoffer v.
Shappard
—instituted new prevailing party rule March 17—legislation moots). H. 139 Combines Boards of Barbers and Cosmetologists.H. 166 Clarifies what happens in a void state contracting situation.Slide14
Interim Committee
Commercial Vehicle Registration Fee Study
Public School Funding
State Foster Care SystemState Employee Health Insurance BenefitsAdministrative Hearing Officers (S. 1155)Criminal Justice Reinvestment OversightIdaho Council on Indian AffairsNatural Resources Interim CommitteeSlide15
Wait Till Next Year!
Unemployment Insurance Tax Cut
S. 1195 Amended in House to add Income Tax Cut
Failed SenateH. 134/ 189/270—Gov’t Interference in ElectionsBudgetMedicareSlide16
Looking Ahead
House
Senate Leadership?
ElectionsGovernorLt. Gov. LittleFormer Senator FulcherDeveloper Dr. Tommy
Alquist??Congressman Labrador??Lt. Governor already runningRep. PackerFormer Rep. McGeachinSenator HagedornGOP Party Chair Steve YatesCongress
???Rep. Bedke???
???Rep. Crane???
Treasurer
???JFAC RANKS???Slide17
License Plates
H. 111 Increases fee for plates from $3.00 to $3.75
Repeals several special plates
S. 1070 sought to establish Rotary PlatePassed Senate—never heard in House. Slide18
Questions
brian.kane@ag.idaho.gov