Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

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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signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 866: APPROPRIATIONS – CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Constitutional Officers for fiscal year 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $89.4M in state funding for Constitutional Officers, directly advancing budget appropriations and government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 922: APPROPRIATIONS – COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for College and Universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs, which strengthens public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs despite some General Fund reductions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 949: APPROPRIATIONS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This Idaho bill allocates and adjusts funding for the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It increases the Workforce Development Council's budget by $1,150,000 from the In-Demand Careers Fund while adding six full-time equivalent positions, but simultaneously reduces its General Fund allocation for operating expenses. The STEM Action Center receives a budget increase from the STEM Education Fund while having its total funding reduced by $76,400 from the General Fund and losing seven full-time equivalent positions. The bill also declares an emergency to allow the General Fund reduction to take effect immediately upon passage, with other provisions beginning on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, strengthening state programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for STEM Action Center and Workforce Development Council, expanding educational programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, which supports workforce development and employment programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 876: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for education system including universities and community colleges, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system including public universities, community colleges, and State Board of Education for FY 202795% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1363: APPROPRIATIONS – NATURAL RESOURCES – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Natural Resources for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding to Idaho's Natural Resources agencies for fiscal year 2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects across departments like Environmental Quality, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation. It establishes specific spending limits on certain positions, requires agencies to report on remediation projects, and directs money from the Water Pollution Control Fund to environmental remediation and agricultural best management practice funds. The legislation also provides flexibility to reappropriate certain recovery funds, exempts some appropriations from transfer restrictions, and sets up new funds for aquifer planning and flood management while requiring accountability reports on fund usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for FY2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects, directly supporting budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for environmental operations, personnel, and projects, including water pollution control and remediation funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation Parks & Recreation Wildlife

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 933: APPROPRIATIONS – COMMISSION ON AGING – Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $129,900 from Idaho's General Fund to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated specifically for trustee and benefit payments covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Commission on Aging's ability to distribute financial benefits to eligible recipients during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $129,900 to fund Commission on Aging services, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget