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IdahoS 14162026 regular legislative sessionSenate

APPROPRIATIONS – SMEC – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination for fiscal year 2027.

Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

APPROPRIATIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Funding and staffing for species and energy office

The law funds the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination at $46.1 million for FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Money comes from several funds, including $1.69 million from the General Fund and $32.60 million from federal grants. It includes about $41.2 million for benefit payments. The office can have up to 23 full-time positions unless the Governor approves more and tells the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee.

Less funding and staff for energy office

The law lowers funding for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources to $12.78 million for FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Funds include $11.64 million from federal grants and smaller amounts from other state funds. It reduces benefit‑payment authority by about $10.46 million. The office also loses 11 full‑time positions for the year.

Less funding and staff for species conservation

The law lowers funding for the Office of Species Conservation to $19.97 million for FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Funds include $18.16 million from federal grants and $1.76 million from the General Fund. It reduces benefit‑payment authority by about $17.14 million. The office also loses 16 full‑time positions for the year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • FINANCE COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Rod Furniss

    Republican • House

  • Codi Galloway

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 85 • No: 17

House vote • 3/26/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 55 • No: 14

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 30 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 256 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/1/2026

  2. Reported delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on 03/30/26

    3/30/2026

  3. Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor

    3/30/2026

  4. Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

    3/30/2026House

  5. Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 1 Abs/Excd 1, read in full as required – PASSED - 55-14-1

    3/26/2026House

  8. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/26/2026House

  9. Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading

    3/25/2026House

  10. Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading

    3/25/2026House

  11. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 30-3-2

    3/24/2026Senate

  12. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/24/2026Senate

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

    3/23/2026Senate

  14. Reported Printed; referred to Finance

    3/20/2026Senate

  15. Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

    3/19/2026Senate

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