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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: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
2027 funding for Idaho courts
The state provides $100,502,600 to the Judicial Branch for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Money is split across programs: Supreme Court $20.3 million, Court of Appeals $2.8 million, District Courts $39.7 million, Magistrate Division $27.8 million. Other programs include Water Adjudication $0.9 million, substance use treatment $4.9 million, Senior Judges $1.2 million, Guardian ad Litem $2.8 million, and Judicial Council $0.2 million. Funds must be spent in the listed programs and expense classes. Up to $16,222,200 in unspent ARPA money from FY2026 is reused for one-time costs in FY2027, after State Controller confirmation with the Legislative Services Office.
Monthly payments to judges' retirement
Uncommitted General Fund amounts for the state’s share of judges’ retirement are moved each month into operating expenses, then paid into the Judges’ Retirement Fund. This keeps contributions flowing for justices and judges from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Tighter rules on moving court funds
For FY2027, the Judicial Branch cannot freely move money between its programs or expense classes. Money still cannot move between funds without the Legislature’s approval. This applies from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Cindy J. Carlson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/18/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 6
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 115 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/24/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/23/2026HouseReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/20/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/19/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 29-6-0
3/18/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/17/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/13/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/12/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/11/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/10/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/9/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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