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Committee introduces several code-cleanup repeal measures and a water-skiing regulation update
Summary
The House Resources & Conservation Committee introduced a package of Idaho Code cleanup proposals repealing obsolete provisions affecting fish and game, parks, water resources and lands, and also introduced a measure to update water-skiing rules; all motions to introduce passed by voice vote.
The House Resources & Conservation Committee on Jan. 29 introduced multiple proposed repeals of obsolete Idaho Code sections as part of the Idaho Code Cleanup Act enacted in 2025.
Rep. Manwaring presented a series of requests for statutes (RS) tied to the cleanup effort, saying the bills would repeal outdated sections that are redundant or no longer funded. RS 32887 targets three sections related to the Department of Fish and Game on wolf management and hunting fines; RS 32890 would repeal six sections tied to a Parks and Recreation Fund that has not been active since 1995; RS 32902 would repeal 22 sections related to the Department of Water Resources; and RS 32903 would repeal 30 sections concerning historical timber float and territorial-era town site claims associated with the Department of Lands. Rep. Raybould moved to introduce each RS; motions carried by voice vote.
Separately, Rep. Sauter presented RS 33049, which the sponsor said would expand water-skiing activities on Idaho public waters. The presenter noted that water-skiing regulations have not been amended since 2011 and said 14 other states have adopted similar regulatory updates. Rep. Shepherd moved to introduce RS 33049; the motion carried by voice vote.
All introduced RSs were advanced by voice vote with no recorded roll-call. The measures will proceed according to the regular legislative process and, where applicable, be scheduled for further committee consideration or referral to the floor.
