This bill appropriates $30,000 from the Miscellaneous Revenue Fund to Idaho's Office of Species Conservation for operating expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly affects the Office of Species Conservation by providing dedicated funding for its day-to-day operations. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, and was signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2025, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. As a procedural funding measure, it does not establish new policies or alter conservation programs.
Idaho's S 1125 creates a "Constitutional Defense Council" to provide legal assistance to local governments (like cities and counties) facing lawsuits challenging state laws. Local governments can request state help - such as funding for private lawyers, reimbursement for legal costs, or involvement by the state attorney general - by submitting detailed written requests to the Council. The Council will decide whether to grant assistance based on public interest, available resources, and whether the case protects Idaho's sovereignty. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and passed the Idaho House unanimously on April 2, 2025.
This bill appropriates $644,400 from the Liquor Control Fund to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). The funds are allocated specifically for personnel costs ($57,400), operating expenses ($147,000), and capital projects ($440,000). It declares an emergency to take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, to fund these activities. The bill directly affects the State Liquor Division's budget and operations during the 2026 fiscal year.
This bill appropriates $600,000 from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund for the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Central Services during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It clarifies that this funding is considered General Fund expenditure and requires school districts participating in a transportation route software pilot program to track costs, savings, and effectiveness data. The State Department of Education must report pilot results to the Legislature by December 2025 and again during the 2027 budget session. The funding supports central services operations for public schools and charter schools participating in the software pilot.
Idaho's S 1193 allocates $11.1 million for the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) during fiscal years 2025-2026, including $8.388 million for personnel and operating costs. The bill increases OITS' authorized staff by 22 full-time positions and requires a December 2025 report on IT cost efficiencies across state agencies. It also provides $81,700 for immediate IT operating expenses in fiscal year 2024-2025. These provisions directly affect OITS and all state agencies using IT services through the reporting requirements.
This Idaho bill (H 463) revises court standards for terminating parental rights in child welfare cases. It adds specific circumstances where termination is presumed to be in the child's best interest, including cases involving rape, incest, sexual abuse, torture, or murder of a child by a parent. The bill explicitly prohibits courts from terminating parental rights based solely on a child's immunization status. It also clarifies procedures for parental consent in adoption cases and ensures courts must consider a parent's disability when evaluating their ability to care for a child. The law directly affects parents, children, and courts handling custody or termination cases in Idaho.
This bill (S 1080) prohibits charging veterans fees for assistance with claims related to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or Idaho Division of Veterans Services benefits. It directly affects veterans filing or seeking to file claims, as well as any third parties (like representatives or advisors) who might otherwise charge for preparing, presenting, or assisting with these claims. The key provision bans compensation for such services - except where permitted under federal law - ensuring veterans can seek help without financial exploitation. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all veterans benefits matters as defined in the bill.
This Idaho bill (H 136) requires 340B covered entities (like hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program) to report annual financial details to state agencies by April 1 each year. Entities must disclose costs, payments received for drugs, pharmacy payments, claim counts, and how savings are used for charity care or community benefits, broken down by payer type (commercial, Medicaid, Medicare). The data is confidential but will be aggregated by the state controller by November 15 and made publicly available on the Transparent Idaho website. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and allows the attorney general to use the reports for Medicaid fraud investigations.
This bill exempts animal adoption and rescue fees charged by nonprofits (with IRS 501(c)(3) status) and local governments from Idaho's sales and use taxes. It specifically covers fees paid for care, feeding, housing, and transport of animals during adoption or rescue. The law clarifies these fees are considered service charges - not taxable sales of property - ending any ambiguity about their tax status. This change directly affects animal shelters, rescue organizations, and adopters by removing a financial burden on these essential services.
H 25 redirects specific Idaho sales tax revenues to fund transportation projects. It creates a new Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation Fund for state-level road improvements and directs annual funding to counties for highway construction and maintenance. County allocations are adjusted yearly based on population and inflation to ensure fair distribution. This bill affects all Idaho counties and the state transportation budget, providing dedicated revenue for road infrastructure.
Idaho's H 271 prohibits advertising any illegal drugs - including marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances - as defined by Idaho law or federal law within the state. It makes publishing such ads a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine per violation, with each day of continued advertising considered a separate offense. The law directly affects businesses, advertisers, or individuals who run ads promoting these substances in Idaho. The bill also updates how fines from such violations are distributed, but the core change is banning the advertising of illegal drugs.
This bill (H 427) allocates funding for Idaho's Military Division and the Department of Health and Welfare's Public Health Services Division for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It increases the Military Division’s appropriation by $250,000 (primarily for Emergency Medical Services) and adds 33.84 full-time equivalent positions. Simultaneously, it reduces the Public Health Services Division’s appropriation by $1.7 million (from the Cooperative Welfare Federal Fund) and cuts 32.80 full-time equivalent positions. The bill declares an emergency to take effect July 1, 2025, and was signed into law on April 1, 2025.
