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IdahoH 09642026 regular legislative sessionHouse

APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

APPROPRIATIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Idaho funds more wolf trapping

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law sets aside $200,000 of the appropriation to expand wolf trapping and manage wolf predation. The money comes from the Fish and Game (Other) Fund, and amounts not spent for this purpose return there. The department must report its spending to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee by June 30, 2027. It must work with the Legislative Services Office's Budget and Policy Analysis Division on the report's format and content.

More funding for Idaho wildlife programs

For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, Idaho adds $14.1785 million for the Department of Fish and Game. This includes $426,300 for Administration, $9.5022 million for Fisheries, and $4.25 million for Wildlife. The funding covers $13.7522 million in operating expenses and $426,300 in capital spending, using Fish and Game, Other, and Federal funds. The department can also carry over unspent, uncommitted fiscal year 2026 dedicated and federal funds for one-time Administration, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Communications expenses through June 30, 2027. Before processing the carryover, the State Controller must confirm amounts by fund, expense class, and program with the Legislative Services Office.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Phil Hart

    Republican • Senate

  • Brandon Mitchell

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 44

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 21 • No: 14

House vote • 3/30/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 30

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/2/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 12:51 p.m. on April 2, 2026

    4/2/2026

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

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    4/2/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    4/2/2026Senate

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

    4/1/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    4/1/2026House

  8. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 21-14-0

    4/1/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    4/1/2026Senate

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

    3/31/2026Senate

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

    3/30/2026Senate

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

    3/30/2026Senate

  13. Rules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 36-30-4

    3/30/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/30/2026House

  15. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    3/27/2026House

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

    3/27/2026House

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