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Yes: 96 • No: 6
IdahoS 11092025 regular legislative sessionSenate
APPROPRIATIONS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Economic Development for fiscal year 2026.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
APPROPRIATIONS
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7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Funding for mortgage borrowers’ damage claims
Beginning July 1, 2025, Idaho’s Department of Finance has ongoing funding authority to reimburse actual damages from covered mortgage-law violations. Idaho courts must first make a final decision on those damages. The violation must involve a mortgage broker, lender, or loan originator licensed or required to be licensed in Idaho. The law sets no standard payment amount or payment cap.
Prior funds support Idaho broadband projects
For July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, Commerce can reuse eligible, unspent and uncommitted 2025 funds for one-time broadband projects. Caps are $34.8258 million from the Idaho Broadband Fund, $107.2173 million from ARPA Capital Projects, and $150 million from federal grants. These maximum amounts depend on available balances and State Controller certification; they are not guaranteed spending. The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board directs allocation of broadband grants funded through ARPA Capital Projects or federal grants. The law does not promise household payments or lower internet bills.
More funding for livestock loss compensation
For July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, Idaho transfers $225,000 from its General Fund to its livestock loss and prevention fund. The fund supports compensation for eligible livestock owners when grizzly bears or wolves kill their livestock. The law does not set each owner’s payment amount.
Conservation districts each receive $6,000
For July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, Idaho splits $300,000 equally among its 50 soil and water conservation districts. Each district receives $6,000 through the Soil and Water Conservation Commission. This money is in addition to amounts authorized under existing state law.
Ongoing funding for bridge and crossing safety
Beginning July 1, 2025, Idaho’s transportation department has ongoing authority to spend money transferred into two safety funds. Local Bridge Inspection Fund money must support that fund’s purpose. Railroad Grade Crossing Protection Fund money must support crossing protection. The law sets no total funding amount.
Lottery prize and operating payments continue
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Idaho Lottery has ongoing funding authority for prizes, retailer commissions, advertising, and promotions. It also covers gaming supplier fees tied to sales. Payments must follow Idaho Code section 67-7428. The law sets no total amount and does not guarantee any household a prize.
Limits on library project funding
For July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, Idaho’s library commission faces limits on specified American Rescue Plan library project funds. It cannot spend this money on facility or technology projects that violate Idaho Code sections 18-608 and 18-617. The restriction governs commission spending, not library users’ personal duties.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Rod Furniss
Republican • House
Phil Hart
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 62 • No: 6
Senate vote • 2/24/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/18/25 Session Law Chapter 97 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/20/2025Reported delivered to Governor at 11:20 a.m. on 03/12/25
3/12/2025Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
3/12/2025Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/11/2025HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/11/2025SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/10/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 62-6-2
3/10/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 10, 2025
3/7/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/6/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/5/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/4/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/3/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 3, 2025
2/28/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/27/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/26/2025HouseRead First Time, Filed for Second Reading
2/25/2025HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
2/25/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
2/24/2025SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/19/2025SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/18/2025SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
2/17/2025SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/14/2025Senate
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