This bill appropriates $4.89 million to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027, covering operating expenses and capital outlays for various programs and divisions. The funding is allocated across specific areas including brand inspection, investigations, patrol operations, law enforcement programs, support services, and the post academy, with money drawn from multiple state and federal funds. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the appropriation to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, ensuring the Idaho State Police have the necessary resources for that fiscal year.
This bill appropriates $2,011,700 to Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2027 to fund water quality, waste management, and remediation programs. It also authorizes four additional full-time equivalent positions within the department and consolidates several fee accounts by transferring money between them to streamline financial management. The legislation reduces a specific federal fund allocation for water quality personnel costs while moving money from the hazardous waste emergency fund to the solid waste regulatory fund. Once signed into law, these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions - Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, and the University of Idaho - for fiscal year 2027. It provides new money from various funds for personnel and operating costs while simultaneously reducing operating expenditure amounts from the General Fund by a total of $752,900. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho.
This bill provides additional funding to Idaho's Department of Juvenile Corrections for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel costs, operating expenses, and capital outlays from various state funds. It authorizes the department to hire six additional full-time equivalent positions and adjusts specific appropriation amounts, including a reduction of $327,000 for trustee and benefit payments from one fund. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
This bill updates the Idaho Honey Commission by clarifying definitions, revising appointment procedures, and removing outdated administrative rules. It establishes that the commission will consist of the state agriculture director plus three commercial beekeeper members appointed by the governor based on nominations from the Idaho honey industry association. The legislation also sets a five-cent annual tax on each bee colony or hive, exempts hobbyist beekeepers, and provides for penalties for violations. Additionally, it aligns honey grading standards with federal requirements and clarifies the director's authority over official honey samples.
This bill appropriates $517,800 to Idaho's State Department of Education for the Student Services Program during fiscal year 2027. The funds come from three sources: the School Bus Camera Fund, the American Rescue Plan Fund, and the Federal Grant Fund, with specific allocations for personnel, operating expenses, and trustee and benefit payments. The legislation declares an emergency to ensure the money takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026, allowing the department to use these resources without delay.
This bill expands the authority of Idaho's Legislative Services Office to conduct revenue analysis and provide fiscal information to the legislature. It amends state law to require the office to make annual revenue estimates, analyze the governor's budget proposals, and review state agency financial records to support legislative decision-making. The office will also be able to seek input from various groups when developing revenue estimates and continue its existing duties related to budget studies and economic reporting. This change aims to strengthen the legislature's ability to review state finances and budget requests without altering the office's current operational structure.
H 722 revises Idaho's tax rules for rate-regulated electric and gas utility companies. It updates how property taxes are calculated and distributed to counties, requiring the state tax commission to verify utility investments every five years and establish a dedicated "rate-regulated tax fund." The bill changes the method for apportioning tax revenue based on 2025 property tax data and adjusts distributions when local taxing districts dissolve. These changes directly affect electric/gas utilities and local governments that receive tax revenue from these companies.
SJM 112 is a joint memorial from Idaho's legislature calling on Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. It directly addresses U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (Idaho's congressional delegation) to lead efforts in Congress. The memorial cites Idaho's concerns about the $38 trillion national debt and references Article V of the Constitution as the proper process for such an amendment. It does not create new law but formally requests federal action to address budget deficits.
H 793 revises Idaho's beer excise tax revenue distribution, affecting state funds and the beer industry. It increases the portion of low-alcohol beer tax revenue (≤5% ABV) going to the substance abuse treatment fund from 12% to 20%, while allocating 33% to the Idaho law enforcement fund (with 60% dedicated to the Project Choice program) and the remainder to the general fund. For high-alcohol beer (>5% ABV), it temporarily adjusts funding to hop growers and wine producers (1.5%/3.5% in 2022-2023, rising to 5%/1.5% permanently from 2024), with the rest going to the general fund. The bill removes obsolete language and takes effect July 1, 2026.
