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IdahoH 08472026 regular legislative sessionHouse

APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.

Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

APPROPRIATIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Keeps Idaho courts funded for 2027

The law provides $100,502,600 to Idaho courts for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. $72,936,400 comes from the General Fund, with the rest from dedicated and federal funds. It keeps court operations statewide running and funds key services. Examples include $4,929,200 for community substance-use treatment, $2,767,500 for guardian ad litem services, and $3,169,300 for drug, mental-health, and family courts.

Flexible court budget and judge pensions

From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the courts can move money between programs and expense types without the usual limits. Money still cannot move between different funds unless the Legislature approves. Uncommitted General Fund amounts for judges’ retirement must be moved monthly and paid into the Judges’ Retirement Fund.

One-time federal recovery funds for courts

Up to $16,222,200 in unspent federal recovery funds from FY2026 are available to the courts for one-time costs. The money is available from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State Controller must confirm the amounts with the Legislative Services Office before any transfer.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Cindy J. Carlson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dustin Manwaring

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 29 • No: 6

House vote • 3/10/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 115 Effective: 07/01/2026

    3/24/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 1:48 p.m. on March 23, 2026

    3/23/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    3/23/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/20/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/20/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    3/19/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/19/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 29-6-0

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Retained on calendar

    3/17/2026Senate

  10. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/13/2026Senate

  11. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  12. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Finance

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Rules Suspended: Ayes 64 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 6, read in full as required – PASSED - 59-7-4

    3/10/2026House

  15. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/10/2026House

  16. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    3/9/2026House

  17. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    3/9/2026House

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