APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
15 new rural medical residencies
The state funds 15 new residencies and fellowships for FY2027 from the Rural Health Transformation Fund when money is available. The State Board must calculate any reimbursements from that fund back to the General Fund for FY2027 costs and request the transfer in the FY2028 budget. If Rural Health funds cover residencies, unused FY2027 General Fund money must pay for new undergraduate medical seats under Chapter 257, Laws of 2025. Health and Welfare and the State Board must report compliance to JFAC by December 1, 2026.
More funding and staff for medical training
The state provides $900,000 for medical education from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It splits $240,000 to Eastern Idaho Medical Residencies, $480,000 to Family Medicine Residencies, and $180,000 to University of Utah Medical Education. The law also adds 2.5 full-time positions for that year to help run these programs. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
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APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
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Cosponsors
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Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 195 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/2/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on March 26, 2026
3/27/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/26/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/25/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/23/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/20/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/19/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/18/2026House
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