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ID S1378
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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)
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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%)
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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