STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28217 / H0061
In order to snowmobile in Idaho, users are required to have a snowmobile use certificate, or sticker. This
bill raises the use certificate fee from $31.00 to $49.50, a voluntary user fee that has not been increased since
2007. Fees are primarily used to annually construct and maintain groomed snowmobile trails throughout Idaho.
Funds are also used to maintain winter parking lots, toilets, grooming huts and for equipment purchases and
labor. Increased fees will be used to support these programs, and to also add support to the state search and
rescue fund and to assist Idaho Department of Lands with recreation management. This will promote, enhance
and increase winter sports recreation opportunities. Snowmobiling's economic impact to Idaho exceeds $197.5
million annually.
FISCAL NOTE
No impact to the general fund. Estimated $43,000+ annual addition to snowmobile search and rescue fund.
Estimated $43,000+ annually to Idaho Department of Lands for recreation impact mitigation. Estimated
addition of $709,500+ annually to state snowmobile fund. Each recipient fund is a dedicated fund.
Contact:
Representative Terry Gestrin
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/29/2021, 8:29 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-7103, 67-7104, 67-7106