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ID H0384
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the Idaho Wildfire Risk Mitigation Fund in the state treasury to help homeowners and property owners protect against wildfire risks and reduce property insurance costs
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Fund receives one-fourth (1/4) of premium tax collections exceeding $113 million annually, plus excess surplus line stamping fees and grants or private contributions
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Director of the Department of Insurance may provide grants to citizens and communities for wildfire mitigation, with grant amounts limited to assist the largest number of applicants and potentially requiring matching funds
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Fund is exempt from taxation and continuously appropriated; the director may appoint an advisory committee and establish rules and procedures for administration
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Effective date of July 1, 2025, declared as an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Fund.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Business
3/10/2025