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APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the 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

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Court funding starts July 1, 2026

The law declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026. That start date makes the FY2027 court funds and services available on time.

Funding for Idaho court tech and judges

The law provides $2 million for district court technology. It also provides $800,700 to support senior magistrate judges and the magistrate division. The money is for fiscal year 2027 and is available July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

More help for kids in court

The law provides $165,300 for the Guardian ad Litem Program. This supports services for children in court cases. The money is for fiscal year 2027 and is available July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

More support for treatment and family courts

The law provides $700,000 to district courts for drug, mental health, and family court services. It also provides $400,000 for community-based substance use treatment through the Judicial Branch. The money is for fiscal year 2027 and is available July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Kevin Cook

    Republican • Senate

  • Dustin Manwaring

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 76 • No: 27

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 24 • No: 10

House vote • 3/19/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 52 • No: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 211 Effective: 07/01/2026

    3/30/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on March 26, 2026

    3/27/2026

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

    3/26/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/26/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/26/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/25/2026House

  8. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 24-10-1

    3/24/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/24/2026Senate

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

    3/23/2026Senate

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

    3/20/2026Senate

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

    3/20/2026Senate

  13. Rules Suspended: Ayes 64 Nays 4 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 52-17-1

    3/19/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/19/2026House

  15. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    3/18/2026House

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

    3/18/2026House

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