ANNEXATION BY CITIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding costs associated with the annexation of certain property by cities.

Idaho's H 488 amends annexation law to clarify that cities must cover all costs directly related to annexing property when landowners do not consent. Specifically, it requires cities to pay for any expenses (beyond water/wastewater services) incurred by dissenting landowners, shifting these costs from property owners to municipal budgets. This change directly affects non-consenting landowners in areas proposed for annexation, ensuring they aren't burdened with city-imposed fees. The bill modifies Idaho Code § 50-222, subsection (5), to explicitly state this cost responsibility for cities.