HB 1188 - DIGEST

Addresses rangeland fire protection associations which are defined as a nonprofit corporation or nonprofit unincorporated association that has entered into an agreement for the detection, prevention, or suppression of wildfires with the state or an agency of the state.

Authorizes an association to enter into agreements with fire protection service agencies for the detection, prevention, or suppression of wildfires.

Requires an association to identify the physical boundaries within which it will provide detection, prevention, and suppression of wildfire services and resources.

Requires a local wildland fire liaison to provide information to an association concerning the department of natural resources wildfire detection, prevention, and suppression activities taking place within the boundaries of the association.

Authorizes the department of natural resources and fire protection service agencies to enter into agreements for the detection, prevention, or suppression of fires with an association.