House Bill 672 Summary

• Revises Idaho Code Section 36-1401 to reorganize and clarify fish and game violations classified as infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies.

• Increases infraction penalties for certain violations (sections 36-1401(a)1.(K) through (L) and (a)2.(SU) through (XY)) from $72 to $250.

• Adds requirement for the director to update the House Resources and Conservation Committee and Senate Resources and Environment Committee during each legislative session concerning new fish and game rules and proclamations containing penalties.

• Makes technical corrections to code references in Section 36-1402 regarding penalty provisions for infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and license revocations.

• Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2022.