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APPROPRIATIONS – GENERAL GOVERNMENT – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to General Government for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
APPROPRIATIONS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
General government budget and job caps
The law funds general government agencies with $507,008,100 for FY 2027. It pays for staff, operations, capital projects, and benefit payments from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It also sets maximum full-time job caps by agency. Agencies may exceed a cap only with the Governor’s approval, and JFAC is notified.
State workers' health costs stay flat
For July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the state keeps the same health plan design and benefits for employees. Premiums, copays, and deductibles do not rise above FY 2026 levels. The plan keeps a lower employee share of covered charges, with no benefit cuts. The Department of Administration may use insurance fund reserves to cover any planned premium increases.
Protects PERSI investment funding
PERSI’s Section 1 money is for administrative costs of its Portfolio Investment Program. All other investment expenses are funded on an ongoing basis under Idaho law. This keeps pension investment operations funded without yearly disruptions.
More training, childcare, and semiconductor grants
The state reuses unspent FY 2026 funds in FY 2027 for job training and childcare infrastructure. Idaho Launch grants continue using balances from the In-Demand Careers Fund. Workforce training and semiconductor grants continue using balances from the Workforce Development Training Fund and ARPA funds. The State Controller confirms exact amounts before they move. This runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Keeps Capitol building operations funded
The state transfers $1,737,500 on or about July 1, 2026 to pay FY 2027 Capitol Mall facility costs. It also moves $250,000 to the Capitol Commission Operating Fund for FY 2027. Unspent FY 2026 Capitol Commission funds are reappropriated for one-time projects in FY 2027 after the State Controller confirms amounts.
Energy resilience and hazard response funds
Up to $10.6 million of unspent FY 2026 money is reappropriated in FY 2027 for Energy Resiliency Grants. The State Controller confirms the amount before use. The Office of Emergency Management can spend its miscellaneous revenue all year to pay costs from hazardous substance incidents. These authorities run July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Stronger checks on taxes and funds
Starting July 1, 2026, the Legislative Audits Division reviews the State Tax Commission’s receipts and distributions for FY 2021–FY 2025 and reports any major issues. The law also limits purpose-restricted funds to their stated use and requires accountability reports and management reviews when LSO has resources. Agencies must submit any outside audit reports to JFAC.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Codi Galloway
Republican • Senate
Kyle Harris
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/18/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 10
House vote • 3/13/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 18
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 116 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/24/2026Delivered to Governor at 1:48 p.m. on March 23, 2026
3/23/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/23/2026SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/20/2026SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/20/2026SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/19/2026HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/19/2026HouseRules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 25-10-0
3/18/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/17/2026SenateIntroduced, read first time; referred to: Finance
3/16/2026SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/16/2026SenateRules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 51-18-1
3/13/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/13/2026HouseReported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
3/12/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/11/2026House
Bill Text
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