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Under the bill, the Department of Health and Welfare director and the adjutant general of the Idaho Military Division would coordinate the transfer. The sponsor said the bill also moves the EMS program's funding to the Military Division, sunsets EMS program rulemaking authority on or after July 1, 2027, and expresses legislative intent that any necessary rules be proposed before the next legislative session.

Representative Harris asked whether the change would eliminate local control over city and county EMS operations. Sautter replied, \"No, it does not. Local control reigns. The state EMS division is licensing some medical direction,\" and added the state role is intended to support, not supplant, local agencies.

A county commissioner raised questions by email about a forthcoming grant program and whether some counties would qualify; Sautter said there are two different state grant processes funded by fees such as driver's license and vehicle registration fees and that he saw no textual reason counties would be excluded. He noted counties are authorized and required to ensure EMS services are reasonably available throughout their territories.

Representative Nicholson moved to send House Bill 206 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the motion carried and the transcript shows a request for individual recording of votes but does not include a complete roll-call tally in the hearing record provided.

The transcript records no amendments adopted in committee and includes discussion emphasizing the bill as a procedural and coordination change rather than a takeover of local EMS operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Transportation & Defense February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Mark Sautter told the committee House Bill 206 would move the state EMS Bureau from the Department of Health and Welfare into the Idaho Military Division and transfer funding and programs (excluding public health preparedness).","taxTitle","Transportation and Defense, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho","taxId",56909,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316015,"Committee advances bill to allow limited speed increase for passing lanes on two-lane highways",297,16425,314370,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82&start=16&end=314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82/thumbnail_16425.jpg","/articles/6316015/Idaho/Committee-advances-bill-to-allow-limited-speed-increase-for-passing-lanes-on-two-lane-highways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316015-874fa194b7cd5b2b77c550462109a19c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643104&Signature=m5Xw86i3MnkpU1fOeD0rweFPkvvnls5TW-OafXDiYBvZQsposMzoM1o4mQs6a1sIRWZSkIrgC4NLAIB9EOxGwu~TV-HG0onLoM0XeIlaPLbeymOt7oBOme1rgBbHBFSD0K1xEuFaiSJt9oN3zssrKL16D3NQpxwu2kWXQUaSsAPEVCUJNeqHCedo37oUPhxVjV8C5mKNVsNpbtSVRocZbBeScP5Q4ES8rhfS~1QxgrYYrkhg1cA~eCyjmsiSzRiJQ7HPko37t8WnifEvEK1zDzpWTdMrQIEm8Szz59VqkFTiqTE8lTbVLSMOS9Gxx4JOvWRWG5pPegoY8axjybCrCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Shepherd brought House Bill 205 before the committee, saying the measure aims to clarify when drivers may exceed posted speeds on two-lane highways. \"If it's safe to pass where there's only 2 lanes at this speed then it should be even safer to pass in a marked passing lane,\" Shepherd said, summarizing the bill's intent.

The bill would permit drivers on two-lane highways with posted speed limits between 55 and 65 mph to go up to 15 mph over the limit only for the purpose of passing, and only in a marked passing lane or a regular passing location, according to Shepherd's explanation to the committee.

Michael Kane, representing AAA, asked the committee to add a single-sentence amendment to clarify that the allowance would not apply to interstate lanes. \"We think that we don't want it to and so for obvious reasons we don't think you should go 95 on the freeway,\" Kane said, describing AAA's proposed friendly amendment.

Shepherd responded that the law had been on the books for five or six years without significant problems and that the committee should not necessarily modify the bill. After discussion, Representative Crane moved to send House Bill 205 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The motion carried on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

The bill as presented applies the temporary speed allowance to passing situations on two-lane highways with the specified speed-range criteria; the committee did not adopt the AAA-proposed amendment excluding interstate highways.

The committee record shows the motion to advance passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally or named votes for this item.","The committee voted to advance House Bill 205, which would allow drivers on two-lane highways with speed limits of 55–65 mph to exceed the posted limit by up to 15 mph only while using a passing lane. AAA requested an amendment to exclude interstates; sponsor and committee declined changes and the bill was recommended to the floor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316000,"Committee advances bill requiring radar-based light mitigation systems for larger commercial wind farms",277,946634,1224300,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82&start=946&end=1224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82/thumbnail_946634.jpg","/articles/6316000/Idaho/Committee-advances-bill-requiring-radar-based-light-mitigation-systems-for-larger-commercial-wind-farms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316000-933c6b4058b68e63450af222fb3d1da7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643104&Signature=UaelnYzuJQgka3NGjFjlwa5UHlfZ9YZ8hL5YMAtFS6I6skKLPtEfSA4-1NoshZuzXreUBHyxRFtXoIkrajVRaJR89E0-vFv0JhoCLL-Y4tKC86d9SHPqBdn40tvOdaEknHENryhTEetUzb4ksC6MO2fYCG3dHeoB9QVtVwliOhrYTlFnR8OZ4wgN94Pp9l1BTyEC1udk5VlIjPFuReoIwwlF5igc6tTzMoIdxsyFyzKMo0Y4OoGKHRRFgNMeiS9nTVA3htF4R28AY93zbT5sq~GnOc0Fx40ur-vMNFXJwhlI9t~2pxSP8Pwu-A9zq5PhTaX~xSZ1rN3vzhRtiDuvrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Jeff Ehlers told the committee House Bill 146 would permit installation of FAA-approved radar-based light mitigation systems on qualifying commercial wind farms so obstruction lights remain dark until an aircraft approaches. \"They have some fail-safes,\" Ehlers said. \"The default is red. They have some fail proofs... I think they even have a secondary backup system as well.\"

Ehlers said the technology is already used by about 10 other states and by the Navy for safety and that the bill requires FAA approval for any mitigation system. He explained the bill targets commercial projects with at least five or more turbines that are 50 feet or taller, and not small single turbines on private properties.

On cost, Ehlers told the committee the mitigation system typically uses a base station and can cover an entire wind farm; he estimated the equipment for a large project could be \"under a million dollars,\" and placed that in context against wind-farm costs he cited: \"The average windmill is between 2 to 3 million\" and a 50-turbine farm could total about $100 million, making the mitigation system a small percentage of project cost.

Representative Mickelson asked about per-turbine cost; Ehlers explained it is not charged per turbine but by station coverage, with larger farms needing more than one station. Representative Clow asked whether the default setting on system failure would be lights on; Ehlers confirmed the default is to show red lights if the radar fails.

Representative Shepherd moved to send House Bill 146 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote and no roll-call tally was recorded in the provided transcript.","House Bill 146 would allow commercial wind farms meeting size and height thresholds to use FAA-approved radar-based light mitigation systems that turn aviation obstruction lights on only when aircraft are present. Sponsor said the systems reduce nighttime blinking; committee sent the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316005,"Committee advances bill to align state EMS licensure with interstate compact provisions",111,802774,914045,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82&start=802&end=914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377883-892fd676804ab14119d022cb3304ae82/thumbnail_802774.jpg","/articles/6316005/Idaho/Committee-advances-bill-to-align-state-EMS-licensure-with-interstate-compact-provisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316005-c55d60cca58448f57d5db15bb364c5db/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643104&Signature=G3KKh6WrjbTnHR5weRLA2GjDkT0ifIp4jdOkrUMAZasKkRio4TE-uiDyhZ2zZYl1PSueupGJnSt0tFGn7JvU~zctxAsw~co58ycPo~7ZDt0fAblFySJ3Ezy5AnpYBQh3t-nvi14q5A7mEGLvR54wKSHCVbRvd5b4gmGXGhhhOY0EQCmY2eln3mtCdoz9Fgo5C9m11u6Q9S698PrBHScIzuL3m2ts7ppFK6fTUsM9JwDs6iyQelhHzWbvfHumEu1~7zN66ki7v59n6K8X0WnPQol0SI6sKO5jG~HKAp4nG80bNyBn3MkDg7yWbBAyZgab0GVC4WLHEO2YxtG1FVPHbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Satter presented House Bill 207 as a procedural bill to update statutory language so the state can accept nationally recognized out-of-state EMS licensure. \"It's about having paramedic and emergency medical treatments and training accepted across state lines,\" Satter said, describing the licensure and compact-related aspects of the bill.

The sponsor said the changes make it easier for EMS personnel from neighboring states to operate across borders during routine mutual aid or multi-state responses and noted roughly 145 individuals using out-of-state nationally recognized licenses are active in Idaho under current practice. The bill modifies statutory references so the Military Division can assume the compact-related duties after other transfers described in committee bills.

Representative Nicholson moved to send House Bill 207 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. No one signed up to testify for or against the bill and the motion passed by voice vote; the transcript does not show a roll-call tally in the excerpt provided.

The measure was characterized in committee as largely technical and intended to improve reciprocity and training recognition for EMS providers who may operate across state lines.","House Bill 207 makes procedural and statutory wording changes to allow out-of-state nationally recognized EMS licensure to be accepted in Idaho, facilitating cross-border response and reciprocity for paramedics and EMS personnel; committee recommended the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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