# Idaho H 0925: APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.

Idaho H 0925, APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027., is a 2026 regular legislative session House bill sponsored by APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE; status signed, last action 2026-03-30 (Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 211 Effective: 07/01/2026) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Idaho H 0925
- State: Idaho
- Session: 2026 regular legislative session
- Title: APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-18
- Last action: 2026-03-30, Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 211 Effective: 07/01/2026
- Sponsor: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (76 yes, 27 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Court funding starts July 1, 2026: benefit, low. 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: benefit, low. 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: benefit, low. 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: benefit, low. 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 and cosponsors

- Sponsor: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- Cosponsor: Kevin Cook (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dustin Manwaring (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Senate Floor Vote | pass | 24 | 10 |   |
| 2026-03-19 | House | House Floor Vote | pass | 52 | 17 |   |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-03-30: Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 211 Effective: 07/01/2026
- 2026-03-27: Delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on March 26, 2026
- 2026-03-26: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Signed by President; returned to House (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate (House)
- 2026-03-25: Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling (House)
- 2026-03-24: Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 24-10-1 (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Read second time; filed for Third Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Rules Suspended: Ayes 64 Nays 4 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 52-17-1 (House)
- 2026-03-19: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading (House)
- 2026-03-18: Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading (House)
- 2026-03-18: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing (House)

## Bill text

- Bill Text: [PDF](https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0925.pdf)

## Related bills

- H 0939: HUNTING – Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies. (signed)
- H 0810: ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators. (signed)
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- S 1359: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act. (vetoed)
- S 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027. (signed)
- S 1448: MINORS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding material harmful to minors. (signed)

## Sources
- [Bill Text (PDF)](https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0925.pdf)

## Related
- [H 0939: HUNTING – Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0939-2026)
- [H 0810: ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requiremen…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0810-2026)
- [S 1356: SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1356-2026)
- [S 1359: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Adds to existing law to establish…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1359-2026)
- [S 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Sc…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1362-2026)
- [S 1448: MINORS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding material harmful to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1448-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0925-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).
