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IdahoS 14262026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT – FUNDING – Relates to the funding of the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Carryforward for road and airport projects
The department can use leftover FY2026 money in FY2027 for capital facilities, airport grants, and construction and land purchases. Up to $300 million of unspent highway and congestion‑mitigation funds can be used for construction and right‑of‑way work. All funds must be unspent and not already committed. The State Controller must confirm amounts with the Legislative Services Office before moving money. This authority runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Funding for Idaho transportation in 2027
The law funds the Idaho Transportation Department for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Total funding is about $98.9 million. Major items include Highway Operations ($76.0 million) and Capital Facilities ($15.5 million). Other programs funded are Administration ($1.54 million), Aeronautics ($434,000), Motor Vehicles ($800,400), and Contract Construction & Right‑of‑Way ($4.5 million). Money must be used in the listed programs and expense classes during this period.
Small accounting fixes and tiny cut
The department can correct past accounting errors from FY2020–FY2022, up to $303,900, using the State Highway (Dedicated) Fund and the GARVEE Capital Project Fund. The law also cuts $1,500 from Highway Operations personnel costs for FY2027. These changes apply for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Cosponsors
WoodwardTitle apvd - to House
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/1/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 4:55 p.m. on 03/30/26
3/31/2026Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/30/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/27/2026SenateRead third time in full – PASSED - 30-4-1
3/26/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/25/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
3/24/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
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