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Yes: 21 • No: 14
IdahoS 14292026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Behavioral Health Services Division for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
APPROPRIATIONS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 6 mixed.
Adult mental health funding changes
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), the state provides $1,578,400 for adult mental health. This includes $585,800 from state funds and $992,600 from opioid settlement funds. The law also cuts $496,300 from the state fund. Funds support staff, operations, and payments for adult services.
Children’s mental health funding changes
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), the state provides $6,448,400 for children’s mental health. It includes $3,346,100 from state funds and $3,102,300 from federal funds. The law also cuts $288,400 from the state share. Money pays for staff, operations, and program costs for kids and families.
Emergency hospital funding swap for FY2026
Effective now for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026), the law adds $6.054 million from dedicated funds for state psychiatric hospitals. It directs $1,182,400 to State Hospital North and $4,871,600 to State Hospital South. At the same time, it removes the same $6.054 million from federal funds. This is an immediate funding source swap.
State Hospital North funding changes
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), State Hospital North gets $2,012,200 for inpatient care. This includes $1,799,300 from dedicated funds and $212,900 from its endowment. The law also cuts $1,912,200 from federal and state general funds. This shifts funding sources for hospital operations.
State Hospital South funding changes
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), State Hospital South gets $5,756,600. Most comes from dedicated funds, plus $216,100 from its endowment. The law also cuts $5,540,500 from federal and endowment funds. This changes how the hospital’s operations are financed.
Substance abuse treatment funding shift
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), the state provides $650,000 from dedicated funds for substance abuse treatment and prevention. It sets aside $533,900 for staff and $116,100 for operating costs. The law also rescinds $650,000 from the Liquor Control Fund for this program. This moves money between funding sources.
More mental health staff and flexibility
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), Mental Health Services can add 15 full-time staff. The law also lets Mental Health Services and Psychiatric Hospitalization move money between pay and benefit-payment lines during this year. Normal transfer limits are lifted to allow these moves. This helps keep services staffed and running.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kevin Cook
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/27/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 21 • No: 14
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 272 Effective: 04/02/2026 SECTION 7 & 8; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-6
4/2/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
4/1/2026HouseReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/31/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/30/2026SenateRead third time in full – PASSED - 21-14-0
3/27/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/26/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
3/25/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/24/2026Senate
Bill Text
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