Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 952: APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $235,800 in state funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel costs and operating expenses. The money comes from the General Fund and is designated for use between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency clause to allow immediate implementation of the funding on the specified date. This appropriation directly supports the operational budget of the Secretary of State's office without changing existing laws or responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $235,800 to Secretary of State for FY2027, directly funding essential government operations and personnel costs from the General Fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates approximately $3.1 billion in state and federal funds to Idaho's Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027, covering teacher salaries, student support services, facilities, and special education programs. It directs specific uses for the money, including professional development for educators, additional compensation for instructional staff, technology infrastructure purchases, and targeted funding for English language learners and students with disabilities. The legislation also establishes reporting requirements for how districts allocate funds and clarifies the original funding sources for these expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.1 billion to fund public schools, including teacher salaries, student services, and facilities, directly strengthening state education budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $3.1 billion for public schools, covering teacher salaries, student services, facilities, and special education programs.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides funding for English language learners and students with disabilities, which includes immigrant students accessing educational services.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funding for technology infrastructure purchases in public schools, directly advancing technology access and digital infrastructure in education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Special Education Teachers

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 966: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Correction for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates an additional $200,000 from the General Fund to Idaho's Department of Correction for fiscal year 2027, specifically for the County and Out-of-State Placement Program. The funds are designated for operating expenditures and will be available from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the appropriation takes effect immediately upon passage. This measure directly affects the Department of Correction's budget and resources for managing inmate placement programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional $200,000 funding to Department of Correction for essential correctional services, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides additional funding to the Department of Correction for placement programs, indicating support for correctional operations and resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

in committee · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 834: STATE BUDGETS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding executive carry forwards.

This bill modifies Idaho's state budget rules to clarify how certain unpaid financial obligations, known as executive carry forwards, are handled between fiscal years. It allows specific purchase orders and unprocessed requisitions to carry over to the next fiscal year without requiring additional approval, while also setting a deadline of October 1 for these obligations to be paid or they will revert to their original funding source. The changes primarily affect state agencies and departments responsible for managing budgets and purchasing, ensuring that funds are used efficiently without being reserved across years unless necessary for legitimate accrued costs. Exemptions are included for vocational education reimbursements and major construction contracts, which already have different carry forward procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill improves fiscal management by clarifying budget rules and preventing fund loss, promoting responsible state budget administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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signed · Idaho · House Mar 24, 2026

H 870: APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Information Technology Services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill allocates funding and authorizes new positions for Idaho's Office of Information Technology Services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It provides approximately $10.7 million in total funding across personnel, operating, and capital costs from the General Fund, Administration and Accounting Services Fund, and Federal Grant Fund. The legislation also increases the office's authorized workforce by 59.5 full-time equivalent positions for 2027 and an additional 0.5 position for 2026 to support the E-CORE Federal Grant program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10.7M in funding for state IT services, directly advancing budget appropriations and strengthening government technology infrastructure95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding and authorizes new positions for state IT services, directly strengthening technology infrastructure and capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 906: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – COMMUNITY COLLEGES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education for community colleges for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $1,368,700 in state funding to Idaho's four community colleges for fiscal year 2027, with specific amounts designated for personnel and operating expenses at each institution. The legislation also reduces the total appropriation by $245,500 from the previous year's funding levels across the same colleges. The funds are distributed through the State Board of Education's General Fund and become effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.368M in state funding to community colleges for FY2027, directly advancing education appropriations and public service funding.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces community college funding by $245,500 from previous year, cutting resources for education despite allocating some funds.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates and adjusts funding for Idaho's Division of Welfare for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It allocates $6.9 million total from two Cooperative Welfare funds, with $3 million designated for personnel costs and $3.8 million for operating expenses, while also setting aside $98,300 for benefit payments. The legislation simultaneously reduces the overall appropriation by $3.1 million from the Federal Fund, specifically cutting $3 million for personnel and $98,300 for benefit payments. The bill includes a declaration of emergency and takes effect immediately upon signing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6.9M for Division of Welfare, funding essential public services and personnel costs for fiscal year 2027.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 877: APPROPRIATIONS – DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates an additional $2,100 from the state's General Fund to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The money is designated for operating expenses covering the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This appropriation supports the program's ongoing operations without changing existing laws or eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2,100 to Vocational Rehabilitation program, directly increasing funding for public services and essential programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 793: BEER – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding distribution of revenue.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding to substance abuse treatment (20%) and law enforcement (33% via Project Choice), strengthening state program budgets through tax revenue reallocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases substance abuse treatment fund allocation from 12% to 20% of low-alcohol beer tax revenue, directly funding public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget Substance Abuse

in committee · Idaho · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 1312: MEDICAID – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding provider payment.

S 1312 revises Idaho's Medicaid payment rules for healthcare providers, directly affecting hospitals, mental health facilities, and home care services. It sets payment rates at 100% of Medicare for primary care and 90% for other services where Medicare equivalents exist, while requiring annual cost surveys (with 15% audits) for services without Medicare rates. The bill mandates providers to allocate funds to staff wages and employee costs, reduces general fund needs by $3.1 million in FY2020 and $8.72 million in FY2021, and transitions most hospitals to value-based payment systems by July 2021. It also nullifies specific administrative rules (IDAPA 16.03.26) after July 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces general fund needs by $3.1M through revised Medicaid payment rates, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets Medicaid payment rates at 100% of Medicare for primary care, strengthening provider funding and access while requiring cost efficiency measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Long-Term Care Medicaid Primary Care

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