The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code to update and increase fees associated with vessel registration, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles (OHVs). Key changes include an increase in annual vessel registration fees, with vessels 0-12 feet now costing $21.00 (up from $20.00) and nonmotorized vessels increasing from $7.00 to $8.00. The bill also raises the administrative fees for vessel licenses from a maximum of $1.50 to $2.50 and snowmobile registration fees from $45.50 to $46.50. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for rental off-highway vehicles to display a $30 rental validation sticker and increases the fee for nonresident OHV user certificates from $12 to $30.

Moreover, the bill establishes an "OHV recreation account" to manage funds collected from OHV certificates and user fees, with allocations for law enforcement and OHV-related projects. It modifies the composition of the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee to ensure diverse representation and introduces provisions for an off-highway vehicle law enforcement program. The bill also outlines the distribution of funds from snowmobile and parking permit fees, aiming to enhance administrative efficiency and support recreational facilities. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-7008, 67-7008A, 67-7014, 67-7103, 67-7104, 67-7106, 67-7115, 67-7116, 67-7118, 67-7122, 67-7124, 67-7126, 67-7128, 67-7130, 57-1901