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SCR 116: WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 1.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 116 states legislative findings supporting water projects in Water District 1 (Panhandle region), including Priest Lake Outlet Dam modification, Lewiston Orchards irrigation exchange, Burnett Water Users infrastructure rehab, and Hayden Lake pipeline upgrades to sustain aquifers, agriculture, tourism, and prevent infrastructure failures.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 16, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 29, 2026
Sponsors
- RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- February 9, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – WoodwardTitle apvd – to House (passed)
- February 10, 2026 — House: Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
- February 10, 2026 — House: Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
- March 4, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
- March 5, 2026 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- March 12, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – ShepherdTitle apvd – to Senate (passed)
- March 13, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 16, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
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