FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the consolidation of fire protection districts.

H 208 amends Idaho law to streamline the consolidation process for fire protection districts. It removes outdated budget provisions (previously requiring specific budget rules after consolidation) and updates technical requirements for recording district boundaries. The bill clarifies that consolidated districts inherit all property, debts, and employee seniority from merging districts, with new board elections following specific term structures. These changes directly affect Idaho fire districts seeking to merge, making the process more efficient by eliminating redundant budget rules and standardizing boundary documentation. The bill became effective July 1, 2025.