67-9002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2027] The
legislature finds that:
(1) Rural development has been given a high priority as a means of
achieving a sound and mutually beneficial balance between the economies,
culture, infrastructure, and community vitality of rural and urban areas of
Idaho.
(2)(a) During the last half century, the legislature has enacted many
laws and established many programs to provide resources to rural commu-
nities; and
(b) Efforts have been made, and continue to be needed, to coordinate ru-
ral development programs.
(3) Partnerships between governmental and nongovernmental entities
can extend scarce funding through collaboration and cooperation.
[67-9002, added 2007, ch. 238, sec. 1, p. 703; am. 2024, ch. 202, sec.
1, p. 717.]