Idaho Capitol Watch
House Resources & Conservation Committee - Mar 05, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Resources and Conservation Committee advances HB 789 ratifying Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River Basin water rights settlement with unanimous support from all pa
Resources and Conservation Committee advances HB 789 ratifying Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River Basin water rights settlement with unanimous support from all parties including tribe, landowners, and state agencies.
Key topics
- Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River Basin Water Rights Adjudication Settlement
- HB 789 ratification
- Tribal water rights
- Water banking provisions
- Subordination of rights
Session highlights
- Chairman Mendive calls meeting to order, expresses excitement for water rights settlement resolution
- Norm Simanko presents HB 789 background and unanimous party agreement
- Tyrell Stevenson and Chief Allen affirm tribal support and consensus
- Joy Vega emphasizes 'everybody wins' with settlement benefits
- Vice Chairman Shepherd moves HB 789 to floor with do pass recommendation
Bills discussed
Duration: 21m ยท 6 participants
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