To direct the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain water contracts in Idaho, and for other purposes.
Latest action (26 Apr 2005): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 1852 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to extend a specific list of federal water contracts in Idaho, all originally established with various irrigation districts, ditch companies, and water associations in the 1960s. Under the bill, each listed contract would be extended, without changing any of its other terms, unless the non-federal party to that contract objects. The extension would last until either two years after the contract's original expiration date or until a new water contract is executed between the parties, whichever comes first.
The bill affects nineteen named Idaho water entities—including irrigation districts, mutual irrigation and canal companies, and water users associations—that hold long-standing federal water contracts, mostly dating from the mid-to-late 1960s. These organizations would gain additional time to continue operating under existing contract terms while presumably negotiating replacement agreements with the federal government, without an unplanned lapse in their water service arrangements.
The bill was introduced on April 26, 2005, by Representative Butch Otter of Idaho, along with co-sponsor Representative Mike Simpson, and was referred to the House Committee on Resources. According to available records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further legislative action beyond its introduction.
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Official summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to extend 19 listed water contracts in Idaho, unless a non-Federal party to the contract objects, until the earlier of: (1) the expiration of the two-year period beginning on the date on which the contract would expire but for this Act; or (2) the date the parties execute a new contract.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1852 do?
- H.R. 1852 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to extend a specific list of federal water contracts in Idaho, all originally established with various irrigation districts, ditch companies, and water associations in the 1960s. Under the bill, each listed contract would be extended, without changing any of its other terms, unless the non-federal party to that contract objects. The extension would last until either two years after the contract's original expiration date or until a new water contract is executed between the parties, whichever comes first. The bill affects nineteen named Idaho water entities—including irrigation districts, mutual irrigation and canal companies, and water users associations—that hold long-standing federal water contracts, mostly dating from the mid-to-late 1960s. These organizations would gain additional time to continue operating under existing contract terms while presumably negotiating replacement agreements with the federal government, without an unplanned lapse in their water service arrangements. The bill was introduced on April 26, 2005, by Representative Butch Otter of Idaho, along with co-sponsor Representative Mike Simpson, and was referred to the House Committee on Resources. According to available records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further legislative action beyond its introduction.
- Has H.R. 1852 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Apr 2005, H.R. 1852 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1852?
- H.R. 1852 was sponsored by Rep. “Butch” Otter [R-ID1, 2001-2006] (Republican-ID), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1852?
- Introduced (26 Apr 2005).
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