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. Additionally, the bill specifies that the director of the Idaho State Police will manage the fund and its subaccounts, which include the cost reimbursement subaccount, training subaccount, catastrophic search subaccount, and equipment purchase matching subaccount. The bill also outlines the distribution of funds, including how excess funds will be allocated among the subaccounts.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the director will provide training funds to sheriffs' offices for search and rescue training, with a cap of $2,000 per training exercise. It also details the reimbursement process for claims exceeding $8,000, specifying that the first $8,000 will be reimbursed from the cost reimbursement subaccount, while any additional costs will be covered by the catastrophic search subaccount. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

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