APPROPRIATIONS – COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for College and Universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Targeted funding for Idaho universities
The law provides targeted funding to Idaho’s public universities for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Boise State gets $139,400 from the General Fund ($134,800 staff, $4,600 operating). Idaho State gets $470,900: $97,800 from the General Fund ($95,200 staff, $2,600 operating), $113,000 from the Charitable Institutions Endowment, and $260,100 from the Normal School Endowment. Lewis‑Clark State College gets $355,800 from the Normal School Endowment. The University of Idaho gets $1,454,100: $273,300 from the General Fund, $120,000 from the Agricultural College Endowment, $380,400 from the Scientific School Endowment, and $680,400 from the University Endowment. In total, the act appropriates $2.42 million for FY 2027.
General Fund cuts for Idaho universities
For the same 2026–27 period, the law cuts General Fund operating money to these universities. Boise State’s operating budget is reduced by $295,300. Idaho State’s is reduced by $186,300. Lewis‑Clark State College’s is reduced by $61,100. The University of Idaho’s is reduced by $210,200. The total General Fund operating reduction is $752,900.
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 206 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Delivered 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
Bill Text
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