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ID S1071

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new $2.00 voluntary donation option during driver's license applications to support vision screening, vision treatment, and eye health in Idaho, administered through Envision Sight, an Idaho nonprofit corporation

  • Contributions for vision health will be transferred to Envision Sight at least monthly, minus actual administrative costs for collection and transfer

  • Envision Sight must submit an annual report to the legislature by January 15 detailing funds received and how they were spent

  • Interest earned on idle funds in the organ donation contribution fund will be distributed quarterly between Intermountain Donor Services and Envision Sight based on each organization's contribution ratios

  • Effective date is July 1, 2025, with the bill declared an emergency measure

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to create a voluntary donation for the purpose of promoting and advancing vision health.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/3/2025
Transportation2/10/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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