Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 789: THE COEUR D’ALENE TRIBE WATER RIGHTS – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the 2026 Coeur d’Alene Tribe water rights settlement agreement and to provide for the Coeur d’Alene tribal water supply bank.
Ratifies the 2026 Coeur d'Alene Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement resolving claims in the Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River Basin adjudication. Adds new Idaho Code sections 42-1430 and 42-1765B to authorize state implementation and establish a tribal water supply bank for off-reservation leasing of federal reserved water rights.
Status
Effective (March 26, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 27, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 25, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:58 p.m. on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 181
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 03/26/2026
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