Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 866: APPROPRIATIONS – CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Constitutional Officers for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $89.4 million in state funding for fiscal year 2027 to Idaho's Constitutional Officers, including the Attorney General, State Controller, Governor's office, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The legislation sets specific spending limits for personnel, operating expenses, and capital projects for each office while establishing the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the coming year. It also grants certain offices flexibility to move funds between expense categories and programs, allows for indirect cost recovery by the State Controller, and transfers cash from the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund to the Control Agency Account. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $89.4M in state funding for Constitutional Officers, directly advancing budget appropriations and government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 922: APPROPRIATIONS – COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for College and Universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions - Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, and the University of Idaho - for fiscal year 2027. It provides new money from various funds for personnel and operating costs while simultaneously reducing operating expenditure amounts from the General Fund by a total of $752,900. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs, which strengthens public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs despite some General Fund reductions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 949: APPROPRIATIONS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This Idaho bill allocates and adjusts funding for the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It increases the Workforce Development Council's budget by $1,150,000 from the In-Demand Careers Fund while adding six full-time equivalent positions, but simultaneously reduces its General Fund allocation for operating expenses. The STEM Action Center receives a budget increase from the STEM Education Fund while having its total funding reduced by $76,400 from the General Fund and losing seven full-time equivalent positions. The bill also declares an emergency to allow the General Fund reduction to take effect immediately upon passage, with other provisions beginning on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, strengthening state programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for STEM Action Center and Workforce Development Council, expanding educational programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, which supports workforce development and employment programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 876: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system for fiscal year 2027, directing money to the State Board of Education, public universities, community colleges, and related agencies. It establishes specific dollar amounts for personnel, operating expenses, and capital outlays for institutions including Boise State, Idaho State, Lewis-Clark State, University of Idaho, and four community colleges. The legislation also sets limits on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for certain programs and provides flexibility to transfer funds between expense categories for higher education and health education programs. Additionally, it adjusts student tuition and fees for the upcoming fiscal year and designates funds for standards review, data sharing, and accountability reporting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for education system including universities and community colleges, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system including public universities, community colleges, and State Board of Education for FY 202795% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1363: APPROPRIATIONS – NATURAL RESOURCES – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Natural Resources for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding to Idaho's Natural Resources agencies for fiscal year 2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects across departments like Environmental Quality, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation. It establishes specific spending limits on certain positions, requires agencies to report on remediation projects, and directs money from the Water Pollution Control Fund to environmental remediation and agricultural best management practice funds. The legislation also provides flexibility to reappropriate certain recovery funds, exempts some appropriations from transfer restrictions, and sets up new funds for aquifer planning and flood management while requiring accountability reports on fund usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for FY2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects, directly supporting budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for environmental operations, personnel, and projects, including water pollution control and remediation funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation Parks & Recreation Wildlife

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 933: APPROPRIATIONS – COMMISSION ON AGING – Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $129,900 from Idaho's General Fund to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated specifically for trustee and benefit payments covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Commission on Aging's ability to distribute financial benefits to eligible recipients during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $129,900 to fund Commission on Aging services, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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 · 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

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