This concurrent resolution asks state officials to reject and return approximately $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funds to the U.S. Treasury. The bill states that Idaho does not need to accept these funds and encourages the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee not to appropriate any money for the program. It also urges the State Treasurer to return any funds already received to the federal government. The resolution argues that accepting the money would increase healthcare costs without improving rural health outcomes.
This bill creates a new excise tax on international money transfers originating in Idaho, charging a $5 fee plus 4% on amounts over $500 for each transaction. The tax applies to individuals sending money to recipients outside the United States through various methods like wire transfers or electronic payments, but exempts transactions where the sender uses their own bank account or can prove U.S. legal residence with valid identification. Money transmission companies must collect and remit the tax quarterly to the state, while senders receive receipts that explain how they can claim a refund or tax credit. The state tax commission will distribute the collected revenue, with amounts used for refunds going to the state refund account and the remainder funding the general fund.
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 appropriates approximately $25.9 million to Idaho's Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, covering administration, enforcement, fisheries, wildlife, and communications programs. The funding comes from state, federal, and other dedicated funds, with specific amounts allocated to personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlays. The legislation also allows the department to use any unspent money from fiscal year 2026 for nonrecurring expenses in the following year. An emergency provision sets the effective date as July 1, 2026.
This bill provides funding for Idaho's Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, directing money through both the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Water Resources. It reduces the Department of Agriculture's allocation for 2027 while increasing the Department of Water Resources' funding for the same period, with specific amounts designated for personnel, operations, capital outlays, and trustee and benefit payments. The legislation also sets aside $300,000 to distribute equally among the state's 50 soil and water conservation districts and provides an additional $12,900 for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Once signed into law, the bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, with one section becoming effective immediately upon signing.
This bill allocates $356,300 in funding to Idaho's Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for the 2027 fiscal year. The money comes from two sources: $335,900 transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund, and $20,400 from the School for the Deaf and the Blind Endowment Fund. The legislation clarifies the original funding sources for these expenditures and declares an emergency to make the funding effective starting July 1, 2026.
This bill allocates $310,800 to Idaho's Military Division for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funding operational expenses and trustee benefit payments for military management programs. It also transfers $17,800 from the General Fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund to reimburse costs related to emergency management activities. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of the fund transfer while the main appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill directs Idaho state funding from the Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2027 toward substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, with a specific focus on youth under 18 and high-risk adults. It appropriates $150,000 to support community-based recovery centers in several cities, defining these centers as nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost recovery services at least 25 hours per week. The legislation also clarifies that Millennium Fund money cannot be used for Medicaid claims and establishes oversight requirements, including quarterly funding distributions and mandatory reporting to ensure funds are used properly. Additionally, the bill provides extra funding to various state agencies for children's trust programs, drug policy initiatives, and youth assessment centers.
This bill updates Idaho's Community Infrastructure District Act to clarify how local governments can create special districts to fund public infrastructure like roads, parks, and public safety facilities before new development occurs. It allows cities and counties to form these districts by approving petitions and obtaining land use permits, enabling developers to pay for infrastructure improvements through special assessments and bonds. The legislation also adds a new provision for districts formed after January 1, 2026, to establish temporary fees specifically for fire protection and emergency medical services. These changes aim to provide clearer rules for financing community infrastructure while ensuring that only publicly owned facilities can be funded through this mechanism.
This bill appropriates $72.5 million from Idaho's Permanent Building Fund to the Department of Administration's Division of Public Works for fiscal year 2027 to fund capital projects, maintenance, and repairs across state facilities. The funds are allocated for specific purposes including building maintenance, ADA compliance projects, and the design of a new readiness center in Bonneville County. The bill requires the Division of Public Works to report annually on project status and allows unused funds from completed projects or delayed projects to be reallocated for new priorities with approval from the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council.
