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Committee advances bill to create backcountry search-and-rescue grant program after amendment
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Feb. 19 voted to report House Bill 16-25 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after adopting an amendment that shifts language from “specialized training” to “expertise” and directs grant prioritization to frontier, rural and distressed counties.
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee reported out House Bill 16-25 on Feb. 19, 2025, recommending the bill for passage after adopting an amendment that changes eligibility language and sets geographic priorities.
Martha Whaling, staff to the committee, said the bill would create a backcountry search-and-rescue grant program to support volunteer search-and-rescue organizations by covering volunteers’ costs, equipment and training and that political subdivisions would receive funds only if they cannot obtain…
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