This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code concerning vehicle registration, parks and recreation services, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) regulations. It introduces a new parks and recreation services fee of $9.00 for each motor vehicle registration, which will increase to $18.00 for biennially registered vehicles. Additionally, it establishes that residents entering Idaho state parks with registered vehicles will be exempt from the motor vehicle entrance fee. The bill also repeals several existing sections related to the Idaho State Parks Passport Program and modifies definitions and requirements for snowmobiles and OHVs, aiming to streamline regulations and enhance funding for recreational services.

Furthermore, the legislation creates a state snowmobile search and rescue fund, which will be managed similarly to the existing search and rescue fund, with provisions for administrative expenses and fund allocation. An advisory committee will be established to oversee the fund's operations, and the bill includes technical corrections for clarity. Notably, it deletes previous section numbers and inserts new language to clarify responsibilities related to search and rescue services. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-401B, 49-402, 49-402B, 67-4223A, 67-7102, 67-7103, 67-7104, 67-7106, 67-7118, 67-7122, 67-7123, 67-7124, 67-7126, 67-7130, 67-7131, 67-7101, 67-7105, 67-7132, 67-7133, 67-7108, 67-7113, 67-7111, 67-7114, 67-7107, 67-7107A, 67-7109, 67-7110, 67-7112, 67-7115, 67-7116, 67-7117, 67-7125, 67-7127, 67-7128, 32-1410, 49-420, 49-426, 49-428, 49-431, 49-443, 49-456, 49-504, 67-2913A