The bill amends Section 67-2913 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the Search and Rescue Fund, specifically addressing the management of moneys within its subaccounts. Key changes include the revision of the reimbursement threshold for the catastrophic search subaccount, increasing the amount from four thousand dollars ($4,000) to eight thousand dollars ($8,000). Additionally, the bill updates the responsible agency from the "department of law enforcement" to the "Idaho state police." The structure of the fund remains intact, with provisions for the allocation of funds across various subaccounts, including cost reimbursement, training, and equipment purchase matching.

The bill also establishes a process for reimbursement claims by sheriff's offices, stipulating that claims exceeding the new threshold will be reimbursed in a tiered manner, with the first eight thousand dollars covered by the cost reimbursement subaccount and any excess funded by the catastrophic search subaccount. In cases where funds are insufficient to cover all claims in a given quarter, reimbursements will be made on a pro rata basis. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2913