IdahoH 09422026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET

APPROPRIATIONS – MILLENNIUM INCOME FUND – Relates to the appropriation from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2027.

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Bill Overview

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8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.

Recovery centers get funding and rules

The law funds community‑based recovery centers and sets clear rules. Eligible centers are nonprofits with a board, a real site, and at least 25 regular open hours each week. Centers in Boise, Caldwell or Nampa, Coeur d’Alene, Emmett, Idaho Falls, Kamiah, Lewiston, Moscow, Pocatello, and Twin Falls can qualify. Each eligible center gets four payments of $37,500 by July 15, 2026; Oct 15, 2026; Jan 15, 2027; and Apr 15, 2027 (total $150,000). No more than $1.5 million may go to centers in all. Money can pay staff, rent, and basic supplies. Centers must provide accountability documents and two reports (due Dec 30, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027). The Department may withhold or recover funds for non‑operation or missed reports, but it cannot directly manage a center; it must use a corrective action plan and return withheld money within 30 days after the plan is done. If a center is closed within 30 days of a payment, that payment goes back to the Fund; unresolved issues by fiscal year end require returning all money. If a listed city lacks an approved center 14 days after a payment date, a panel may pick a new operator that must be running within 45 days after that distribution or the money returns. To add or replace a center when no qualified option exists, the Department must seek an FY 2028 budget enhancement and present to the Joint Millennium Fund Committee.

Millennium Fund focuses on youth prevention

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state prioritizes Millennium Income Fund money for preventing and treating tobacco, vaping, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Programs for people under 18 come first, then higher‑risk adults. The law directs that Fund dollars do not pay Medicaid claims. If any Fund money helps offset a new Medicaid forecast, that does not become an ongoing charge. At year‑end, agencies return any unspent Millennium money to the Fund.

Statewide drug-awareness campaign funded

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Drug Policy gets $5,000,000 through June 30, 2027 to run a statewide drug‑awareness media campaign. The Office must choose a vendor through state procurement and let the Joint Millennium Fund Committee review and be consulted. The Office must send spending reports by Dec 30, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027 and give a full report with research and metrics after the campaign.

After-school funds must teach prevention

After‑school money from the State Department of Education must pay for lessons that prevent and help kids quit tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Programs must follow the age rules in Idaho Code 33‑201. This rule starts July 1, 2026.

Training funds for school resource officers

Beginning July 1, 2026, $30,000 funds statewide training and coordination for school resource officers through June 30, 2027.

One-time grants for Idaho Children’s Trust

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund gets $692,200 for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This is a one‑time appropriation with no promise of future funding. Before any awards, the Trust must send the Department of Health and Welfare a plan for how it will distribute money and oversee grants, and use must follow Chapter 60, Title 39. The Trust must file reports by Dec 30, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027.

Youth assessment centers get one-time funds

Beginning July 1, 2026, youth assessment centers get $1,000,000 for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This is one‑time funding. Centers must submit a sustainability plan showing they can operate without state funds before any payments. Payments come in two parts: by July 15, 2026 and by Dec 1, 2026. Centers must sign an attestation, use GAAP accounting, keep records, and report return‑on‑investment using a uniform template by Dec 30, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027. The Joint Millennium Fund Committee may require an independent audit at the center’s expense. If a center closes, it must notify the Department of Juvenile Corrections and return unspent money.

One-time funds for children's advocacy centers

Beginning July 1, 2026, $3,000,000 funds children’s advocacy centers through June 30, 2027. This is a one‑time appropriation. Before any money is paid, the Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance must file a plan with the Department of Health and Welfare on distribution and oversight. The Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers must file reports by Dec 30, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

Kevin Cook
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 24 • No: 11

House vote • 3/30/2026

House Floor Vote