Idaho Statutes Title 42. Irrigation and Drainage--Water Rights and Reclamation § 42-3309. Request for reciprocal legislation and appointment of Nevada commissioner

The governor (a) Shall advise the executive branch of the state of Nevada and the President of the United States of the enactment of this legislation, and request that reciprocal legislation be enacted by the state of Nevada, and that proper resolution be adopted by the congress of the United States giving permission to the states of Idaho and Nevada to enter into a compact or agreement respecting the acquiring of water rights and the distribution of water in the states of Idaho and Nevada, and concerning the disposition, distribution and apportionment of the waters of Salmon Falls Creek, and its tributaries hereinabove more particularly described, between the states of Idaho and Nevada.

(b) And shall request the executive branch of the government of the state of Nevada to cause a commissioner to be appointed to carry such reciprocal legislation as may be enacted by the state of Nevada into effect. And shall request the President of the United States to cause a commissioner to be appointed, pursuant to proper resolution of congress, to whom shall be delegated such authority as shall be needed, to the end that permission shall be granted by the United States to the states of Idaho and Nevada to enter into such compact or agreement.