APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal years 2027 and 2026.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More funding and staff for Idaho parks
The law gives $18,129,900 to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. $5,266,400 is for park operations and $12,863,500 is for capital projects. Money comes from the Parks and Recreation, Recreational Fuels, Registration, Miscellaneous Revenue, and Federal Grant funds. The agency may add 2.95 full‑time equivalent positions for that year. Funds must be spent only as listed in the act.
Tighter rules on moving trustee funds
From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the parks department cannot move trustee and benefit appropriations between funds without the Legislature’s approval. This section took effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 255 Effective: 03/31/2026 SECTION 3; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1 & 2
4/1/2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/30/2026SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/27/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/26/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/25/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/23/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
3/20/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/19/2026Senate
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