Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 1380: APPROPRIATIONS – ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT BOARD – Relates to the appropriation to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $3,700 from the Endowment Earnings Administrative Fund to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for capital outlay expenses between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of the appropriation starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3,700 to fund capital outlay expenses for the Endowment Fund Investment Board, directly strengthening fiscal management and funding essential government operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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

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

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1444: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill adjusts funding for Idaho's Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating $11.9 million from specific funds while reducing overall appropriations by nearly $10 million. The legislation lowers per-student funding for fully virtual schools, cuts $7.5 million in transportation reimbursements, and requires schools offering online classes to report enrollment and attendance data. It also modifies how English learner funds are distributed, establishes new requirements for technology education programs, and mandates a report on special education spending.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces overall appropriations by nearly $10M, cuts transportation reimbursements, and lowers per-student funding for virtual schools, weakening education support funding.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces overall appropriations by nearly $10 million, cuts transportation reimbursements, and lowers per-student funding for virtual schools, directly limiting educational resources.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill reduces funding for virtual schools and cuts transportation reimbursements, limiting access to technology-based education options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Special Education

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 964: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $14.18 million to Idaho's Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, covering administration, fisheries, and wildlife programs from state and federal funds. It authorizes the department to use unspent money from the previous year for new, one-time expenses and designates $200,000 specifically for enhancing wolf trapping to manage predation. The bill requires the department to report how the wolf trapping funds are used by June 30, 2027, and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $14.18M to fund Department of Fish and Game programs, directly advancing budget allocation for public services and wildlife management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1381: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE LOTTERY – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2027.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $25,800 from Idaho State Lottery Fund for capital improvements, directly funding state infrastructure and strengthening fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1446: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare and the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $30.7 million to the Department of Health and Welfare and $250,000 to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027 to fund assertive community treatment and peer support services. The funding comes from multiple sources, including the State-Directed Opioid Settlement Fund, the Idaho Millennium Income Fund, and federal cooperative welfare funds. The bill also allows the Department of Health and Welfare to transfer money freely between programs to support these services and permits up to $5.8 million of opioid settlement funds to be used for individuals with substance use or mental health issues who do not have opioid use disorder. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and the bill was signed into law by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30.7M for health services and $250K for judicial branch, directly funding essential public services and programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $30.7M to fund assertive community treatment and peer support services, directly strengthening healthcare access and mental health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Substance Abuse

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

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 · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 1361: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SAFETY – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Public Safety for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates state funds to Idaho's Public Safety agencies, including the Department of Correction, Department of Juvenile Corrections, and Idaho State Police, for fiscal year 2027. It allocates specific amounts for personnel costs, operating expenses, capital outlay, and benefit payments across various correctional facilities and programs. The legislation also limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions and exempts the appropriation from certain program transfer restrictions. Additionally, it requires accountability reports and establishes conditions, limitations, and restrictions on how the funds can be used.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to Public Safety agencies including corrections and law enforcement for fiscal year 2027, directly funding essential government services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for correctional facilities, juvenile corrections, and law enforcement agencies, directly supporting criminal justice operations and infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Juvenile Justice Policing