Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 871: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE TAX COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides funding to the State Tax Commission for operations, personnel, and compliance activities, directly advancing budget appropriations for tax administration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 863: MEDICAID – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding provider payment.

This bill updates Idaho Medicaid rules to increase transparency and oversight of payments to healthcare providers, particularly those serving people with disabilities. It establishes specific payment rates based on Medicare equivalents for most services, requires annual cost surveys with audits for residential habilitation providers, and mandates that providers spend allocated funds on direct care worker wages or face potential penalties. The legislation also introduces value-based payment options for certain providers, sets reimbursement percentages for different hospital types, and requires the state to reduce general fund spending on hospital payments by specified amounts. Additionally, it declares certain existing administrative rules null and void as of July 1, 2026, and requires all future provider rate changes to receive legislative approval through the budget process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens Medicaid oversight and ensures funds are spent on direct care wages, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting essential public assistance programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases transparency, oversight, and mandates spending on direct care wages, strengthening Medicaid provider payments and protecting vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates providers spend allocated funds on direct care worker wages, protecting worker compensation and employment standards in healthcare.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Hospitals Medicaid Medicare

passed · Idaho · House Mar 17, 2026

H 875: STATE BUDGET – Adds to existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to provide the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee with a calculated reduction from the Governor’s budget document.

This bill directs the Legislative Services Office to calculate and provide a reduction to the Governor's budget document for certain state entities. The reduction applies to organizations with 50 or more full-time equivalent positions and covers employee benefits, health insurance, and compensation costs. The calculation uses a five-year average of actual personnel expenditures divided by originally appropriated personnel costs, or all available years if the entity is newer. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee may include these calculated reductions in appropriation bills for affected entities, and the change applies to all fund types.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring budget reductions for large entities, improving government spending efficiency and accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 950: APPROPRIATIONS – LEGISLATURE – Appropriates $200,000 to the Legislature for fiscal year 2026 for the Medicaid Review Panel.

This bill allocates $200,000 from the state's General Fund to the Idaho Legislature for fiscal year 2026 to support the operations of the Medicaid Review Panel. The funding covers operating expenses from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and includes authority to carry forward any unused funds for nonrecurring expenses in the following fiscal year. The legislation also declares an emergency to allow the appropriation to take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring the panel can continue its work without interruption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200,000 to fund Medicaid Review Panel operations, directly supporting public assistance and government program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $200,000 to fund Medicaid Review Panel operations, directly supporting healthcare oversight and public assistance programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid

passed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 948: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE – Amends existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to conduct revenue analysis.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens legislative oversight of state budgets by requiring revenue analysis and fiscal information, promoting fiscal responsibility and government accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1427: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF LANDS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Lands for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill allocates funding to the Idaho Department of Lands for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, directing specific amounts to support personnel costs, capital projects, and trustee benefit payments across various programs including business services, forest resources, trust land management, fire protection, and minerals. The legislation provides $2.7 million for fiscal year 2027 and $285,000 for fiscal year 2026, while simultaneously reducing certain appropriations from previous budgets to balance the overall funding. It designates $145,000 specifically for the Idaho Geological Survey and allows the Forest and Range Fire Protection Program to receive unlimited transfers from other departmental funds for both fiscal years. Additionally, the bill limits General Fund bonuses to firefighters with incident qualification cards and requires a report on 2026 fire season bonus awards to be submitted by January 5, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to Idaho Department of Lands for fiscal years 2026-2027, supporting personnel costs, capital projects, and trustee benefit payments across various programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funding to Idaho Department of Lands for forest resources, fire protection, and trust land management, which supports environmental conservation and natural resource protection.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Forestry Public Lands

in committee · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 836: STATE BUDGET – Adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act and to provide for the reporting of state employee travel expenses.

This bill establishes the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act and requires state agencies to report employee travel expenses, aiming to reduce government waste and improve transparency. Under the new law, state departments must identify and eliminate full-time equivalent positions that have remained vacant for more than 180 days, with budget reductions applied to those eliminated roles. Additionally, departments must submit detailed annual reports on travel costs, including destinations, purposes, and expense breakdowns for all state employees. The bill also directs that funds from eliminated positions in 2026 and 2027 be partially transferred to the legislative account for district support staff, while allowing departments to retain vacant positions if they can be fully funded from existing resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by reducing government waste through personnel reductions and travel expense reporting, aligning with budget management goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 848: APPROPRIATIONS – LEGISLATIVE BRANCH – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $13.1M to Legislative Branch for FY2027, directly funding essential government operations and personnel costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1435: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates state and federal funds to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027, covering programs like Medicaid, child welfare, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. It establishes specific funding amounts for various divisions including youth safety, early learning, family partnerships, and benefit payments, while also limiting the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions. The legislation includes requirements for program integrity, monthly Medicaid tracking reports, and cost-sharing for certain services, and directs how specific funds must be used for initiatives like smoking cessation, opioid response, and rural physician incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state and federal funds to health and welfare programs, increasing funding for essential public services including Medicaid and child welfare.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates state and federal funds for health and welfare programs including Medicaid, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, directly funding healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1375: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates state funding to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027, covering programs like Medicaid, child welfare, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. It establishes specific budget allocations for various divisions including youth safety, early learning, family partnerships, and benefit payments, while also setting limits on the number of authorized full-time positions. The legislation includes requirements for program integrity, monthly Medicaid tracking reports, and specific fund transfers to support initiatives such as rural physician incentives and smoking cessation programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funding for health and welfare programs, strengthening budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates state funding for health and human services, including Medicaid, mental health, and substance abuse treatment programs, directly supporting healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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