Bill Summary
The bill amends the definition of ‘authorized emergency vehicle’ to include vehicles operated by wildland fire agencies when responding to wildland urban interface fires. This change is made by adding specific language to the existing legal definitions, thereby granting these vehicles the same legal protections and operational privileges as other emergency vehicles.
Overall Summary
The bill’s changes align positively with the metrics related to emergency response and public safety, enhancing the capabilities of wildland fire agencies. However, it has a neutral impact on most other metrics, as it does not directly address issues like taxation, education, or agriculture.
Reason for Rating
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly impact fiscal responsibility, taxation, or government size, which are the primary concerns of this metric.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address citizen involvement in government processes or elections, thus it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 0)
The bill does not pertain to educational policies or systems, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve agricultural policies or practices, so it does not impact this metric.
ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)
This bill does not address water rights or management, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 1)
By improving the response capabilities to wildland urban interface fires, the bill indirectly supports environmental protection and management of natural resources, aligning positively with this metric.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly affect energy policies or infrastructure, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not relate to nuclear energy or technology research conducted at national laboratories, so it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve issues related to private property rights, leading to a neutral rating.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address the management or ownership of state and federal lands, resulting in a neutral impact.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly impact wildlife management practices or policies.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly address economic policies, business environments, or labor issues.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not pertain to health care systems or welfare policies, thus it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve family values or policies related to marriage and family life.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues specifically impacting older Americans.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 1)
By expanding the definition of authorized emergency vehicles, the bill supports law and order by enhancing the capabilities of emergency responders, aligning positively with this metric.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not relate to national defense or border security issues.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not impact the election or appointment of judges and justices.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues related to religious liberty or the free exercise of religion.
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