Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to provide an exception to wildland firefighter differential pay.

RS33665 / H0878 This legislation clarifies the intent of differential pay (hazard pay) for wildland firefighters. Differential pay is appropriated by the Legislature, on a one-time basis, and serves as a twenty five percent (25%) of hourly rate enhancement for wildland firefighters, who were recruited as temporary employees to serve on the fire lines. This legislation ensures that the differential pay serves the lowest paid temporary positions for wildland firefighters who don’t have year-round pay and don’t receive state benefits. It further clarifies differential pay in this section shall not apply to permanent state employees who receive other compensation, bonuses, and year-round pay, and state benefits.