WATER – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding irrigation district contracts.

Idaho's S 1040 amends Section 43-320 of the Idaho Code to allow irrigation district directors or officers to have a financial interest in groundwater recharge contracts, provided they do not personally profit from them. This specifically affects district officials who previously faced restrictions on participating in such contracts under the prior law. The bill creates a clear exception for recharge projects while maintaining penalties for violations, including misdemeanor charges, loss of office, and fines up to $500 or six months in jail. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies only to contracts for groundwater recharge, not general irrigation district contracts.