The bill amends Section 49-306 of the Idaho Code to introduce a voluntary donation option for individuals applying for a driver's license or permit. Applicants can choose to contribute $2.00 towards two specific causes: supporting organ donation, which will go to the organ donation contribution fund, and promoting vision screening and eye health, which will be allocated to Envision Sight, an Idaho nonprofit organization. The contributions are not part of the driver's license fee, and the bill outlines the process for transferring funds to Envision Sight, including an annual report to the legislature on fund usage.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 49-2447 to ensure proper distribution of funds collected for vision screening and eye health to Envision Sight. It clarifies the management of the organ donation contribution fund by the Idaho Transportation Department, which will include various sources of funding. The bill mandates quarterly distribution of interest earned on idle funds to both Intermountain Donor Services and Envision Sight based on their contribution ratios. It also specifies that funds for Intermountain Donor Services will support a statewide organ donation registry and awareness education, while funds for Envision Sight will assist with vision screening initiatives. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-306
Engrossment 1: 49-306, 49-2447
Engrossment 2: 49-306, 49-2447