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Budget & Taxes

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Idaho, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
30
68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)
Top supporter
Jim Woodward
93% support rate
Top opponent
Christy Zito
24% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes in Idaho

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Idaho
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Jim Woodward
Jim Woodward Senate · District 1
R
Strong +
93% 83
Kevin Cook
Kevin Cook Senate · District 32
R
Strong +
90% 82
Kelly Anthon
Kelly Anthon Senate · District 27
R
Strong +
89% 82
Dustin Manwaring
Dustin Manwaring House · District 29A
R
Strong +
89% 70
Lori Den Hartog
Lori Den Hartog Senate · District 22
R
Strong +
88% 83
Christy Zito
Christy Zito Senate · District 8
R
Oppose
24% 84
Glenneda Zuiderveld
Glenneda Zuiderveld Senate · District 24
R
Oppose
24% 84
Lucas Cayler
Lucas Cayler House · District 11B
R
Oppose
24% 86
Josh Kohl
Josh Kohl Senate · District 25
R
Oppose
25% 84
Faye Thompson
Faye Thompson House · District 8B
R
Oppose
27% 85
Showing 11–20 of 30 bills

All budget & taxes bills

signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1444: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill adjusts funding for Idaho's Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating $11.9 million from specific funds while reducing overall appropriations by nearly $10 million. The legislation lowers per-student funding for fully virtual schools, cuts $7.5 million in transportation reimbursements, and requires schools offering online classes to report enrollment and attendance data. It also modifies how English learner funds are distributed, establishes new requirements for technology education programs, and mandates a report on special education spending.
failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 1401: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $35.7 million to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare for public health services in fiscal year 2027, while reducing the budget for laboratory services by $78,400 and cutting three full-time equivalent positions. The funding covers physical health services, immunization programs, and disease prevention efforts including suicide prevention, HIV surveillance, and hepatitis monitoring. The legislation requires the department to submit annual reports by December 31, 2026, detailing outcomes and return on investment for these programs. The bill also mandates a specific report on vaccine utilization rates and cost savings from the Immunization Assessment Fund.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 923: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $1.23 million in state funding to Idaho's Department of Administration for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel, operations, and capital expenses across management services, public works, purchasing, insurance, and document services. It simultaneously reduces existing appropriations by $447,600 from specific funds, adjusts staffing authorizations by adding one full-time equivalent position, and sets the funding period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon signing, allowing the state to implement these budget changes for the upcoming fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1406: APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027.

This bill provides additional funding and staffing to Idaho's Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027. It allocates $505,100 total from state funds, including $250,900 for personnel costs and $250,500 for operating expenses, while also authorizing six additional full-time equivalent positions. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring the office has necessary resources to support public defense services during the fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1403: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $2,011,700 to Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2027 to fund water quality, waste management, and remediation programs. It also authorizes four additional full-time equivalent positions within the department and consolidates several fee accounts by transferring money between them to streamline financial management. The legislation reduces a specific federal fund allocation for water quality personnel costs while moving money from the hazardous waste emergency fund to the solid waste regulatory fund. Once signed into law, these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1385: APPROPRIATIONS – INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates additional funding to Idaho's Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The money comes from several existing state funds and is designated for specific purposes including employee compensation, capital projects, trustee and benefit payments, rehabilitation services, and crime victim compensation. The total appropriation amounts to $440,600, with the largest portion going toward compensation expenses. The bill includes an emergency declaration to make the funding effective immediately upon signing.
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.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 868: APPROPRIATIONS – PERSI – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Employee Retirement System for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $2,599,400 in state funds to Idaho's Public Employee Retirement System for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The money is divided between $2,227,300 for operating expenses and $372,100 for capital outlays, drawn from the PERSI Administrative Fund and PERSI Special Fund. The legislation declares an emergency to make the funding effective immediately upon passage, ensuring the retirement system has the necessary resources for its designated programs and expense classes during the upcoming fiscal year.
failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1382: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates approximately $25.9 million to Idaho's Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, covering administration, enforcement, fisheries, wildlife, and communications programs. The funding comes from state, federal, and other dedicated funds, with specific amounts allocated to personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlays. The legislation also allows the department to use any unspent money from fiscal year 2026 for nonrecurring expenses in the following year. An emergency provision sets the effective date as July 1, 2026.
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