Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

vetoed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 975: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027.

This bill would have prevented the transfer of excess money from Idaho's Budget Stabilization Fund to the state's General Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Instead of automatically moving surplus funds as required by existing law, the bill would have kept those reserves in the stabilization account during that two-year period. The legislation included an emergency clause to take effect immediately upon signing, but it was vetoed by the Governor on April 28, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects fiscal reserves in the Budget Stabilization Fund, preventing their transfer to the General Fund and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 976: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of funds for strategic initiatives and local highway districts.

This law directs the state to move money from interest earnings into two specific funds: one for strategic initiatives and another for local highway districts. The transfer involves 50% of the interest earned between 2024 and 2026, or a fixed amount of $32,877,300 if that figure is higher, with the money split so that 60% goes to strategic programs and 40% supports local roads. The funds are scheduled for distribution during the fiscal year running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. An emergency clause was included to ensure the law takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state interest earnings to fund strategic initiatives and local highway districts, directly increasing funding for public services and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state interest earnings to fund strategic initiatives and local highway districts, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 972: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $514,000 in state and federal funds to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during fiscal year 2027. The money is split between the Cooperative Welfare General Fund and the Cooperative Welfare Federal Fund to cover operating expenses for administering the program. An emergency clause is included to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026, without delay. The legislation directly supports the operational budget for the agency responsible for managing food assistance benefits for eligible residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $514,000 to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, directly increasing state funding for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 973: APPROPRIATIONS – MILITARY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026.

This bill appropriates $6.5 million from the Federal Grant Fund to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026. The funds are designated for operating expenses to replace climate control systems in Air National Guard buildings located at Gowen Field. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the money is available immediately for these repairs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6.5M to fund essential climate control repairs for Air National Guard buildings, directly increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates $6.5M to repair Air National Guard facilities, directly funding military infrastructure and supporting service members.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget National Guard & Reserve

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 920: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $900,000 in state funding to the State Board of Education and the University of Idaho Board of Regents to support health education programs for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for specific medical residency and fellowship programs, including positions for Eastern Idaho, Family Medicine, and University of Utah medical education. Additionally, the bill authorizes two and a half new full-time equivalent positions and directs that 15 new graduate medical education residencies and fellowships be funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program. If those specific funds become available, unused general fund money originally set aside for graduate programs will instead be used to create new undergraduate medical education seats. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and requires a compliance report to be submitted to the state legislature by December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $900,000 in state funding for health education programs, directly supporting public health services and educational initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $900,000 in state funding for health education programs, medical residencies, and graduate medical education positions, directly supporting educational initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $900,000 for health education programs and creates new medical residency positions, directly increasing healthcare funding and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education Primary Care

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 905: APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $4,998,400 to Idaho's Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027, funding administrative operations through a combination of general fund and federal grant money. It simultaneously reduces the office's general fund appropriation by $510,500 and cuts four full-time equivalent positions from the office's authorized staffing level. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces general fund appropriation by $510,500 and cuts four full-time equivalent positions from the Office of the State Board of Education, defunding essential education administration.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces Office of State Board of Education funding by $510,500 and cuts four full-time equivalent positions, limiting administrative capacity for education oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1431: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Water Resources for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $390,000 from the General Fund to Idaho's Department of Water Resources for fiscal year 2027 to support personnel, planning, and two specific stream adjudication projects in Northern Idaho and the Bear River Basin. It also transfers $716,000 from the Revolving Development Fund to the Aquifer Planning and Management Fund to finance aquifer monitoring, measurement, and modeling activities. The legislation reappropriates unspent American Rescue Plan funds for nonrecurring water infrastructure projects and allows general stream adjudication funding to count toward filing fees for certain water right claims. Finally, the bill declares an emergency and sets the effective date as July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $390,000 to Department of Water Resources and transfers funds for aquifer monitoring, directly funding essential government services and programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water resources management, aquifer monitoring, and stream adjudication projects, directly supporting environmental protection and natural resource conservation through dedicated appropriations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1433: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – MEDICAID – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill appropriates specific funding amounts to Idaho's Medicaid program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, affecting the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Medicaid. It allocates money from various state and federal funds to support different Medicaid plans, including Basic, Enhanced, Coordinated, and Expansion plans, as well as administrative costs and hospital assessments. The legislation also reduces certain appropriations from the Hospital Assessment Fund and other sources for these same programs during the covered periods. Once signed into law, the bill directs how these funds will be distributed and spent to cover Medicaid benefits and operational expenses for eligible Idaho residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funding for Medicaid program, directly supporting public health services and government spending on essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funding for Idaho's Medicaid program, expanding coverage and supporting healthcare services for fiscal years 2026-2027.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Hospitals Medicaid

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1404: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill provides additional funding to Idaho's Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, directing money to specific programs like animal industries, plant industries, agricultural inspections, and market development. The legislation allocates approximately $830,000 for operating and capital expenses across various fee-based and grant-funded programs, while also transferring over $1.2 million from the state's General Fund to cover pest control costs for the Plant Industries Program. It includes provisions to reappropriate unused federal grant money for new nonrecurring expenses and sets effective dates for different sections of the funding. The bill was signed into law and establishes an emergency declaration to ensure immediate implementation of the pest control funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding to Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2026-2027, allocating $830,000 for programs and transferring $1.2M for pest control, directly supporting state budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Idaho · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SCR 125: LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION – States findings of the Legislature and encourages the Citizens’ Committee on Legislative Compensation to reduce the compensation and expense allowances for legislators serving in the Sixty-ninth Idaho Legislature.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that asks the Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation to lower pay and expense allowances for Idaho legislators in the upcoming 69th Legislature. The resolution is based on the legislature's finding that state budget cuts and salary freezes for employees are creating financial burdens for citizens and workers. It directs the committee to consider reducing legislative compensation so lawmakers share in the state's fiscal challenges. The bill does not change any laws but serves as a formal recommendation to the compensation committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by encouraging legislative pay cuts during budget constraints, aligning with budget management goals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill seeks to reduce legislative compensation during budget cuts, aligning lawmakers' pay with financial burdens faced by workers and citizens.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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