Budget & Taxes

signed · Idaho · House Mar 24, 2026

H 867: APPROPRIATIONS – GENERAL GOVERNMENT – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to General Government for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding for the fiscal year 2027 to various General Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Administration, Capitol Commission, and multiple commissions and offices. It establishes specific budget amounts for personnel, operating expenses, capital outlays, and benefit payments across these entities, while also setting limits on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions. The legislation includes provisions to transfer money between specific state funds, such as moving funds from the Permanent Building Fund to the Administration and Accounting Services Fund, and grants reappropriation authority for several existing funds. Additionally, the bill provides continuous appropriation authority for certain expenditures by the Military Division and Public Employee Retirement System, and requires accountability reports for tax collections and distributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for General Government departments and agencies, establishing specific budget amounts for personnel, operating expenses, and capital outlays, directly advancing fiscal management and government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Pensions State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 1384: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $35,400 from the Public Utilities Commission Fund to provide additional funding for the Public Utilities Commission's capital outlay expenses during fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is intended to support the commission's infrastructure and operational investments. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funds take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Public Utilities Commission by increasing its available budget for capital projects during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $35,400 to fund Public Utilities Commission capital outlay expenses, directly supporting government spending and fiscal management for essential infrastructure investments.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding to Public Utilities Commission for infrastructure and operational investments, supporting energy infrastructure development.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides $35,400 funding to Public Utilities Commission for infrastructure and operational investments, which supports transportation-related infrastructure and utilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 869: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $127,700 in state funds to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027, split between operating expenses and beneficiary payments. The money comes from two specific funds: $99,300 from the Rehabilitation Revenue and Refunds Fund and $65,000 from the Adaptive Aids and Appliances Fund. The legislation requires the commission to prioritize using these funds for sight restoration services that help preserve, stabilize, or restore vision for eligible individuals. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $127,700 in state funds to support the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, directly funding essential services for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 925: APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates approximately $4.1 million in funding to Idaho's Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027, covering court operations, trustee and benefit payments, and specific programs like drug courts and guardian ad litem services. The money comes from various existing funds, including the Court Technology Fund, Drug Court and Mental Health Court Fund, and the General Fund, and is designated for specific expense categories within district courts, magistrate divisions, and community-based substance use treatment services. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026, allowing the Judicial Branch to access these resources without delay.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.1M to fund Judicial Branch operations, court programs, and essential services for fiscal year 2027.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $4.1M to Judicial Branch for court operations, drug courts, and guardian ad litem services, strengthening criminal justice infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Courts Judges

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1450: TAXATION – Amends existing law to extend the Child Tax Credit indefinitely.

This bill extends Idaho's Child Tax Credit indefinitely by amending state tax law to allow a $205 credit for each qualifying child for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The credit applies only to Idaho residents and follows existing rules about which parent can claim the credit based on custody arrangements. By declaring an emergency, the bill makes the extension effective immediately upon passage and retroactive to January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends Child Tax Credit, providing tax relief and financial support to families, which aligns with advancing tax benefits for residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 883: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for school district and public charter school earned autonomy regarding spending.

This bill allows Idaho school districts and public charter schools that meet specific performance and financial standards to gain more control over how they spend state education funds. To qualify, districts must rank in the top 20% for test scores or exceed state averages by significant margins, maintain strong graduation rates, and demonstrate three years of clean financial audits. Participating schools gain flexibility to allocate money for salaries, programs, and other expenses as they see fit, while being exempt from many state reporting requirements. The law includes safeguards that allow the state to revoke this flexibility if schools fail to meet academic benchmarks for two consecutive years or have serious financial audit issues. A report on the program's impact will be submitted to the legislature in 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by allowing high-performing schools autonomy over spending, encouraging efficient use of public funds through performance-based incentives.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants school districts and charter schools more autonomy over spending, allowing them to allocate funds for salaries and programs, which strengthens educational flexibility and potential resource optimization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability School Choice

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1426: IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT – FUNDING – Relates to the funding of the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates funding for the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel costs, operating expenses, and capital projects across transportation services, motor vehicle programs, and highway operations. It authorizes the department to use unspent funds from the previous fiscal year for specific purposes like airport development grants, construction contracts, and right-of-way acquisitions, with a reappropriation limit of $300 million for construction and acquisition activities. The legislation also allows for corrections of accounting errors from prior years and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, when the funding becomes available for use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funding for Idaho Transportation Department, directly advancing budget allocation for essential public services and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funding for Idaho Transportation Department covering personnel, operations, and capital projects including highway operations and construction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 968: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill directs the Idaho State Controller to transfer specific funds between various state accounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, primarily moving money from specialized funds into the General Fund and limiting legislative spending. For fiscal year 2026, it transfers $5.8 million from the Permanent Building Fund to the Legislative Account while capping legislative spending at $8.17 million, and moves $13 million from the Idaho Broadband Fund and remaining School District Building Account balances to the General Fund. The bill also authorizes transfers from the Twenty-seventh Payroll Fund to cover potential budget shortfalls and directs interest earnings from multiple funds to the Strategic Initiatives and Fire Suppression Deficiency Warrant Funds. For fiscal year 2027, the legislation reduces the legislative spending cap to $8.09 million and requires transfers of interest earnings from the Budget Stabilization, Public Education Stabilization, and Water Pollution Control Funds to the General Fund to maintain a minimum cash balance of $150 million.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state budget management by transferring funds to General Fund and capping legislative spending, promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

in committee · Idaho · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 1360: PROJECT CHOICE PROGRAM FEE – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the Project Choice program fee and the transfer of those funds to the General Fund in certain instances.

This bill modifies how the Project Choice program fee is collected and used in Idaho, directly affecting the Idaho State Police and the state's law enforcement funding structure. It establishes a $3.00 to $8.00 fee on vehicle registrations that must be deposited into the Idaho Law Enforcement Fund, with the money restricted to creating career ladders and providing salaries for commissioned officers, dispatch personnel, and forensic staff within the state police. Additionally, the bill requires that any funds in the Law Enforcement Fund exceeding 200% of the annual appropriation for the Project Choice program be transferred to the General Fund at the start of each fiscal year. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to vehicle registrations made on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes fees to fund law enforcement career development and salaries, directly supporting government budget and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases funding for Idaho State Police through vehicle registration fees, directly supporting law enforcement operations and personnel salaries.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Idaho · House Mar 18, 2026

H 909: 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 an additional $350,000 from the General Fund to the Idaho Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel costs of $20,000 and operating expenditures of $330,000. The funds are designated for the Secretary of State Program and must be spent according to specific expense categories during the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, though it failed to pass the House floor during a recent vote.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $350,000 to Secretary of State for FY2027, increasing funding for essential government operations and personnel costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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