# Idaho H 0964: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027. Idaho H 0964, APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027., is a 2026 regular legislative session House bill sponsored by APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE; status signed, last action 2026-04-02 (Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026) (as of 2026-10-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0964-2026 - As of: 2026-10-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Idaho H 0964 - State: Idaho - Session: 2026 regular legislative session - Title: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027. - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-03-27 - Last action: 2026-04-02, Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026 - Sponsor: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE - Cosponsors: 2 - Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 2 (57 yes, 44 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 2 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Idaho funds more wolf trapping: benefit, low. 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-Appropri… - More funding for Idaho wildlife programs: benefit, low. 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 spend… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE - Cosponsor: Phil Hart (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Brandon Mitchell (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-01 | Senate | Senate Floor Vote | pass | 21 | 14 | | | 2026-03-30 | House | House Floor Vote | pass | 36 | 30 | | ## Actions (16) - 2026-04-02: Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026 - 2026-04-02: Delivered to Governor at 12:51 p.m. on April 2, 2026 - 2026-04-02: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor (Senate) - 2026-04-02: Signed by President; returned to House (Senate) - 2026-04-02: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker (Senate) - 2026-04-01: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate (House) - 2026-04-01: Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling (House) - 2026-04-01: Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 21-14-0 (Senate) - 2026-04-01: Read second time; filed for Third Reading (Senate) - 2026-03-31: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (Senate) - 2026-03-30: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Finance (Senate) - 2026-03-30: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (Senate) - 2026-03-30: Rules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 36-30-4 (House) - 2026-03-30: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading (House) - 2026-03-27: Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading (House) - 2026-03-27: 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/H0964.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) - S 1356: SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway dis… (signed) - 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/H0964.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) - [Idaho bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/idaho/bills) - [Idaho state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/idaho) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0964-2026 (as of 2026-10-11).