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 2026.

This bill allocates state funding for Idaho's Health and Human Services agencies during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), directly affecting programs serving vulnerable populations including children in care, people with developmental disabilities, Medicaid recipients, and families. It specifies exact funding amounts for divisions like Youth Safety, Developmental Disabilities Services, Early Learning, Medicaid Administration, and Family Partnerships, while prohibiting transfers of personnel costs and requiring monthly Medicaid tracking reports. Key provisions include directing funds for opioid response programs, behavioral health crisis centers, and rural healthcare incentives, alongside mandates for program integrity and budget transparency. The legislation ensures specific state funds support these services without altering eligibility or creating new benefits.