This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code concerning vehicle registration, parks and recreation services, and snowmobile regulations. It introduces a new parks and recreation services fee of $9.00 for each motor vehicle registration, which will be doubled for biennial registrations. Additionally, residents entering Idaho state parks with registered vehicles will be exempt from the motor vehicle entrance fee. The bill also modifies definitions related to vehicle registration, repeals outdated sections, and clarifies that vehicles not meeting federal safety standards cannot be registered. Furthermore, it establishes new funding mechanisms for parks and recreation services, including the creation of dedicated funds for off-highway vehicle (OHV) and snowmobile activities.

Moreover, the bill outlines operational guidelines for snowmobiles and OHVs, including the introduction of a state snowmobile search and rescue fund, which will be managed similarly to the existing state search and rescue fund. It specifies that non-residents must obtain a user certificate to operate snowmobiles for a fee, while Idaho residents can operate them without one for non-commercial purposes. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of registration provisions and includes provisions for the operation of off-highway vehicles on highways. Key deletions and insertions in the legal language reflect these changes, including the removal of outdated terms and the addition of new operational guidelines. The act is set to take effect 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