Signed by Governor Brad Little

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that transfers money from certain dedicated funds to the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Transfers $45 million from the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 1).

• Transfers $3 million from the Opportunity Scholarship Program Account to the General Fund (Sec. 2).

• Transfers $33.7 million from the Permanent Building Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 3).

• Transfers $15 million from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 4).

• Transfers $10 million from the In-Demand Careers Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes an additional cash transfer of $10 million from the In-Demand Careers Fund to the General Fund once awards have been obligated (Sec. 6).

• Specifies that Sections 1 through 5 will take effect following the passage of this Act, and Section 6 will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that transfers money from certain dedicated funds to the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Transfers $45 million from the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 1).

• Transfers $3 million from the Opportunity Scholarship Program Account to the General Fund (Sec. 2).

• Transfers $33.7 million from the Permanent Building Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 3).

• Transfers $15 million from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 4).

• Transfers $10 million from the In-Demand Careers Fund to the General Fund (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes an additional cash transfer of $10 million from the In-Demand Careers Fund to the General Fund once awards have been obligated (Sec. 6).

• Specifies that Sections 1 through 5 will take effect following the passage of this Act, and Section 6 will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text