Bill > H0715

This bill appropriates additional moneys from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2025. The key provisions include: 1. Appropriating $1.35 million to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program to be distributed to eligible community-based recovery centers, with oversight from the Department to ensure the funds are used properly. 2. Appropriating $250,000 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program to support programs offered by Idaho Drug Free Youth, with oversight from the Department. 3. Appropriating $1 million to Idaho Public Television for media campaigns related to vaping, tobacco, and other substance use issues, and to promote the overall health of Idaho's children. 4. Appropriating additional funding to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Physical Health Services Program to be distributed to the Idaho Public Health Districts and for Project Filter. 5. Providing reappropriation authority to the State Department of Education for any unexpended and unencumbered funds from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund in fiscal year 2024. 6. Directing the reversion of up to $12 million in unexpended and unencumbered funds from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund to the Idaho Millennium Income Fund. 7. Providing guidance on the future uses of the Idaho Millennium Income Fund, prioritizing programs that focus on prevention, cessation, and treatment related to tobacco, vape, alcohol, and illegal substances, with a focus on Idahoans under 18 years of age.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0715/