Bill > H0332

This bill provides a specific appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for various special programs for fiscal year 2026, allocating funds from the General Fund across four key areas: Forest Utilization Research ($19,500), Geological Survey ($12,800), Museum of Natural History ($5,600), and Scholarships and Grants ($1,376,200), with a total appropriation of $1,414,100. The bill also increases the full-time equivalent (FTP) position authorization by 0.27 for the same fiscal period, allowing for a slight expansion of staffing. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will go into effect immediately on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the funds and position authorizations can be implemented at the start of the fiscal year without delay. The appropriation covers various expense categories including personnel costs, operating expenditures, and trustee and benefit payments, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to funding these specialized educational and research programs.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0332/