This Idaho bill allocates state funds to the Department of Correction for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the majority of money designated for operating expenses at various prisons and correctional facilities. The legislation provides specific amounts for management services, prison administration, medical services, and community corrections programs, drawing from funds like the General Fund and Inmate Labor Fund. Additionally, the bill requires the department to conduct a review of community reentry center operations and submit findings to a legislative committee by November 1, 2026, evaluating efficiency, recidivism outcomes, and security considerations.
This bill allocates $13.1 million in funding to Idaho's Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2027, covering the Legislative Services Office and the Office of Performance Evaluations. The money comes from various state funds, including the General Fund, and is designated for personnel costs and operating expenses. The bill also allows these offices to transfer funds between expense categories without restrictions, while prohibiting transfers between different state funds unless the Legislature approves them. Additionally, it permits unused money from the American Rescue Plan Act recovery fund to be reused for nonrecurring technology expenses. The funding becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
This bill provides funding to Idaho's State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating money for personnel, operating expenses, and capital costs across various departments. The legislation specifies exact dollar amounts from different state funds, including the General Fund and specialized tax funds, to support general services, compliance activities, and property tax operations. A portion of the 2026 funding is restricted to payments for a specific tax collection vendor, with unused funds returning to the General Fund. The bill includes an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation of the 2026 funding provisions upon signing.
This bill allocates $963,600 to Idaho's Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2027, funding both operating expenses and capital projects from state and federal sources. It reduces the federal grant allocation by $51,000 for operations while allowing unspent funds from the previous year to be reused for specific construction projects at state veterans homes in Boise and Lewiston. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes emergency provisions to ensure immediate implementation of these funding changes.
This bill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system for fiscal year 2027, directing money to the State Board of Education, public universities, community colleges, and related agencies. It establishes specific dollar amounts for personnel, operating expenses, and capital outlays for institutions including Boise State, Idaho State, Lewis-Clark State, University of Idaho, and four community colleges. The legislation also sets limits on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for certain programs and provides flexibility to transfer funds between expense categories for higher education and health education programs. Additionally, it adjusts student tuition and fees for the upcoming fiscal year and designates funds for standards review, data sharing, and accountability reporting.
This bill requires all Idaho state agencies (including departments and divisions) to report certain agreements - like memorandums of understanding (MOUs), memorandums of agreement (MOAs), and contracts - to the State Controller within 10 business days of signing. Agencies must submit details including the agreement’s purpose, participating entities, monetary value, and contact information via a designated portal, with annual updates required by January 1. Exemptions cover employment contracts (excluding settlements), routine invoices, student financial aid, and template agreements. Noncompliant agencies must correct failures within 30 days, and persistent noncompliance may trigger budget holdbacks for the following fiscal year. The State Controller will maintain a public list of all reported agreements.
This bill allocates $89.4 million in state funding for fiscal year 2027 to Idaho's Constitutional Officers, including the Attorney General, State Controller, Governor's office, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The legislation sets specific spending limits for personnel, operating expenses, and capital projects for each office while establishing the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the coming year. It also grants certain offices flexibility to move funds between expense categories and programs, allows for indirect cost recovery by the State Controller, and transfers cash from the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund to the Control Agency Account. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
This bill allocates $127,700 in state funds to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027, split between operating expenses and beneficiary payments. The money comes from two specific funds: $99,300 from the Rehabilitation Revenue and Refunds Fund and $65,000 from the Adaptive Aids and Appliances Fund. The legislation requires the commission to prioritize using these funds for sight restoration services that help preserve, stabilize, or restore vision for eligible individuals. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
This bill allocates an additional $2,100 from the state's General Fund to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The money is designated for operating expenses covering the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This appropriation supports the program's ongoing operations without changing existing laws or eligibility requirements.
This bill appropriates $3,700 from the Endowment Earnings Administrative Fund to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for capital outlay expenses between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of the appropriation starting July 1, 2026.
