APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2026.

This bill appropriates $98.4 million to Idaho's Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), funding court operations, staff salaries, technology, and specialized programs like drug courts. It exempts the Judicial Branch from standard budget transfer restrictions, allowing flexible reallocation of funds within its programs. The bill also requires timely retirement contributions for judges and reappropriates up to $16.2 million in unused ARPA funds for nonrecurring judicial expenses. It directly affects all state courts, judicial staff, and programs funded through the Judicial Branch, including senior judges and community substance use treatment services.