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ID S1378

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the snowmobile search and rescue fund allocation from $2.00 to $1.00 per certificate, while maintaining $1.00 allocations to the avalanche fund and Department of Lands

  • Expands authorized uses of the off-road motor vehicle account to include securing leases, permits, and easements on private, state, or federal land; trail development; rider education programs; and acquiring federal matching funds

  • Creates new trespass provisions making violation of landowner-posted closures, restrictions, or rules for snowmobile/OHV use punishable under existing trespass law (Section 18-7008)

  • Establishes detailed formula for distributing off-highway vehicle law enforcement funds to counties, with a $2,500 minimum allocation and remaining funds split based on use area designations (50%), safety certificates awarded (25%), inspections (12.5%), and citations issued (12.5%)

  • Restructures the Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to include separate representation for motorbike, ATV, and UTV/specialty vehicle riders from each of three geographic regions (northern, southwestern, and southeastern Idaho)

Legislative Description

Amends existing law regarding snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles.

RECREATION VEHICLES

Last Action

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment3/10/2026
Judiciary and Rules3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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