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IdahoH 09782026 regular legislative sessionHouse

APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

Sponsored By: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

APPROPRIATIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Idaho funds public health and vaccines

The law provides $35.3264 million for Idaho’s Physical Health Services program from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This includes $28.02 million from the Idaho Immunization Dedicated Vaccine Fund and $7.3064 million from federal Cooperative Welfare funds. Money must go to the listed programs and spending categories. By December 31, 2026, the department must report vaccine use and cost savings for Idaho and providers. The report covers vaccines bought through the Immunization Assessment Fund; it does not change household charges.

Idaho funds suicide prevention, requires reviews

The law provides $19,000 in general Cooperative Welfare funds for suicide prevention from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The health department must report outcomes and returns on spending for suicide, HIV, and hepatitis prevention programs. The HIV report must be prepared jointly with public health districts. The department must also compile district documentation of the immigration status of people using HIV prevention services. All reports go to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee by December 31, 2026. The Legislative Services Office’s Budget and Policy Analysis Division sets report formats and content, coordinating with the department for program reviews. These provisions do not establish direct household payments or new service eligibility rules.

Idaho cuts health policy funds and staffing

The law cuts Idaho’s Health Care Policy Initiatives funding by $478,600 from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Within Cooperative Welfare funds, it cuts $146,100 in general funds, $78,200 in dedicated funds, and $254,300 in federal funds. It also reduces the Public Health Services Division’s allowed staffing by 3.00 full-time-equivalent positions for that period. The law does not identify layoffs or specific service cuts.

Idaho labs gain funds, lose personnel money

The law adds $278,400 in dedicated Cooperative Welfare funds for Idaho’s Laboratory Services program. It also cuts $78,400 from the program’s federal Cooperative Welfare personnel funding. Together, these changes add $200,000 in funding from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The law does not specify changes to testing services or household costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Rod Furniss

    Republican • House

  • C. Scott Grow

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 40

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 24 • No: 11

House vote • 4/2/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 29

Actions Timeline

  1. Line item vetoed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 312 Effective: 07/01/2026 with the exception of line item veto in SECTION 3

    4/2/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 6:25 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

    4/2/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    4/2/2026House

  8. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 24-11-0

    4/2/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026Senate

  12. Rules Suspended: Ayes 58 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 12, read in full as required – PASSED - 34-29-7

    4/2/2026House

  13. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    4/2/2026House

  14. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    4/1/2026House

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

    4/1/2026House

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