Bill > H0372

This bill provides additional funding and authorization for the State Appellate Public Defender's office for fiscal year 2026, specifically appropriating $139,800 from the General Fund with a breakdown of $129,500 for personnel costs, $8,200 for operating expenditures, and $2,100 for capital outlay. The bill also increases the office's full-time equivalent (FTP) position authorization by one position for the same fiscal year. Additionally, the legislation grants reappropriation authority for two specific purposes: up to $1,209,400 for costs related to representation in capital cases and an unspecified amount for outside counsel handling noncapital appeals, both to be carried over from fiscal year 2025. The bill includes a provision declaring an emergency, which means it will go into effect immediately on July 1, 2025, and requires the State Controller to confirm reappropriation amounts with the Legislative Services Office before processing. These provisions aim to ensure the State Appellate Public Defender's office has sufficient resources to provide legal representation in various types of appellate cases.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0372/