The bill amends Section 67-2913 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the Search and Rescue Fund. Key changes include an increase in the maximum reimbursement amount for search and rescue missions from $4,000 to $8,000 per mission, and a corresponding adjustment in the reimbursement process for claims exceeding this amount. The bill establishes four subaccounts within the Search and Rescue Fund: the cost reimbursement subaccount, training subaccount, catastrophic search subaccount, and equipment purchase matching subaccount. It also specifies that 100% of certain fines will be allocated to the cost reimbursement subaccount, and outlines the distribution of funds among the subaccounts based on their balances.

Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction by changing references from the "department of law enforcement" to the "Idaho state police." It ensures that funds in the training subaccount are used for training sheriffs' offices for search and rescue operations, with a cap of $2,000 per training exercise. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2913
Engrossment 1: 67-2913