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Yes: 22 • No: 12
IdahoS 14062026 regular legislative sessionSenate
APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
APPROPRIATIONS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More funding and staff for public defense
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law provides $505,100 to the Office of the State Public Defender for FY 2027. It funds personnel ($250,900), operating costs ($250,500), and capital outlay ($3,700) through June 30, 2027. $48,800 comes from the General Fund and $456,300 from the Public Defense Fund. The office also has authorization for 6 more full-time positions during that year. This supports legal help for low-income people charged with crimes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Cosponsors
WoodwardTitle apvd - to House
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 22 • No: 12
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/27/26 Session Law Chapter 212 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 3:48 p.m. on 03/26/26
3/27/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/26/2026HouseReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/25/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026SenateRead third time in full – PASSED - 22-12-1
3/23/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/20/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
3/19/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/18/2026Senate
Bill Text
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