Bill > HB2257

This bill establishes the back country search and rescue grant program, which will be administered by the state military department. The program provides grants to search and rescue organizations and political subdivisions to cover anticipated and incurred costs related to back country search and rescue activities, including planning, equipment, training, exercises, and operations. The bill also amends the definition of "emergency management" in state law to include support for search and rescue operations and specifies that emergency workers can be compensated for expenses related to back country search and rescue activities.