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

This bill modifies Idaho state law to create exceptions for wildland firefighters regarding differential pay requirements. It directly affects wildland firefighters employed by the state who currently receive additional compensation for working in hazardous conditions. The key provision allows appointing authorities to grant special pay or bonuses to these firefighters without being subject to standard salary comparison rules with other state employees. The legislation also requires reporting on any such awards granted to ensure transparency in how these exceptions are used.