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Panel advances S 1304 to allow equipment access across ditch easements
Summary
S 1304 would allow access to water ditch easements to move equipment; the committee approved a DO PASS recommendation following support testimony from the Idaho Water Users Association.
Rep. Raybould (D34) presented S 1304 to allow access to water ditch easements for the purpose of moving equipment. Rep. Mickelsen moved to send the bill to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; Paul Arrington of the Idaho Water Users Association testified in support. The motion carried by voice vote and Rep. Raybould will sponsor the bill on the floor.
Advocates framed S 1304 as an operational fix to allow equipment movement across existing ditch easements; the committee record shows no roll-call vote and no amendments at this stage. The bill advances to the floor for further consideration and potential refinement of any easement or liability language.
