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.
This law establishes a new Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund to manage federal grant money aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas. It creates a nine-member committee to oversee how these funds are spent, ensuring projects meet specific goals and produce long-term sustainability plans. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Welfare to hire additional staff and provides nearly $300 million in funding for the 2027 fiscal year to support indirect support services. Additionally, it requires the state to report on efforts to expand the job scope for physician assistants and dental hygienists as part of the broader rural health strategy.
This bill directs the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to receive additional funding for its Early Learning and Development, Youth Safety and Permanency, and Family and Community Partnerships divisions for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The legislation allocates specific dollar amounts to support personnel, operating expenses, and grants, while also authorizing three new full-time equivalent positions within the Early Learning and Development division. Furthermore, the law requires the department to submit a report on the outcomes and financial return of the Idaho Home Visiting Program by the end of 2026. Finally, it grants the department flexibility to transfer funds between certain programs and exempt specific divisions from usual spending restrictions to better manage their budgets.
This bill allocates $6,695,000 in additional funding to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027. The money is distributed across various departments, including the Director's Office, Capitol Protective Services, Investigations, Patrol, and Law Enforcement Programs. These funds are drawn from specific sources such as the Idaho Law Enforcement Project Choice Fund and Federal Grant Funds to cover personnel costs. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the appropriation is implemented immediately.
This bill appropriates state funds for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for the 2027 fiscal year, directly affecting public school districts and charter schools in Idaho. The legislation sets a maximum tuition rate of $40 per student enrollment and mandates that the academy provide remedial coursework for students who are not proficient in state standards. Additionally, the bill requires the academy to offer advanced learning opportunities, such as dual credit courses, in accordance with state education rules. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
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.
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.
This bill allocates $880,000 in state funds to the Idaho Office of the Attorney General for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The money is specifically designated for personnel costs within two programs: State Legal Services and Internet Crimes Against Children. These funds are drawn from the Consumer Protection Fund, which is intended to support the Attorney General's legal duties and activities. The legislation also declares an emergency to ensure the money for fiscal year 2026 becomes available immediately upon signing.
This bill appropriates $35.6 million to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare for public health services in fiscal year 2027, while simultaneously reducing funding for laboratory services and health care policy initiatives. It also decreases the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions by three and mandates several reports on program outcomes, vaccine utilization, and immigration status for HIV prevention services. Although the bill was signed by the President, the Governor exercised a line-item veto on the section reducing funds for the Health Care Policy Initiatives Program.
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.
This joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature asks the U.S. federal government to help states pay for the costs of educating students regardless of their immigration status. It requests that Congress create a new federal funding program to supplement existing education grants and conduct a study on the financial impact of educating these students. The bill does not change Idaho's laws or funding directly but serves as a formal request to the federal government for financial assistance. It is based on the legal requirement that states must provide public education to all students within their borders.
This bill reaffirms Idaho's water rights under the Bear River Compact and directs state agencies to actively develop and protect Idaho's allocated water supply. It requires the Idaho Water Resource Board to prepare reports on water development opportunities and prioritize feasibility studies for new storage projects, while directing funds from a 2027 transfer to support these efforts. The resolution also instructs state officials to strictly enforce irrigation reserve rules for Bear Lake and to consult with legislative leaders before negotiating agreements with other states or utilities regarding Bear River water management.
