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 appropriates $25,800 from the Idaho State Lottery Fund for capital improvements during fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for capital outlay purposes, meaning they will be used for physical infrastructure or equipment upgrades rather than operational expenses. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the appropriation to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, without waiting for the regular budget cycle. Once enacted, the money becomes available for the Idaho State Lottery to use for approved capital projects within the specified fiscal year.
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 additional funding to Idaho's Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, while simultaneously reducing existing appropriations from the state's General Fund. The legislation provides $221,500 for fiscal year 2027 and $87,200 for fiscal year 2026, with money drawn from both the General Fund and Miscellaneous Revenue Fund to cover personnel and operating expenses. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of certain funding adjustments, with most provisions taking effect upon signing and remaining changes beginning July 1, 2026. This funding adjustment directly impacts the financial resources available to the state agency responsible for reviewing clemency requests and managing parole decisions.
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 appropriates $35,400 from the Public Utilities Commission Fund to provide additional funding for the Public Utilities Commission's capital outlay expenses during fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is intended to support the commission's infrastructure and operational investments. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funds take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Public Utilities Commission by increasing its available budget for capital projects during the specified fiscal year.
