Bill > S1175

This bill provides additional funding and full-time equivalent (FTE) position authorizations for the Idaho Department of Correction for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. For fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026), the bill appropriates a grand total of $23,763,500 across various divisions including Management Services, State Prisons, County & Out-of-State Placement, Community Corrections, and Medical Services. These funds will be drawn from multiple sources such as the General Fund, Inmate Labor Fund, Penitentiary Endowment Income Fund, and other specialized funds. The bill also increases the department's full-time equivalent position authorization by 12 positions for this fiscal year. For fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), the bill appropriates an additional $14,890,500, primarily from the General Fund and including a new Federal Grant Fund allocation. The bill declares an emergency, making Section 3 (related to fiscal year 2025 appropriations) effective immediately upon passage, while Sections 1 and 2 (related to fiscal year 2026) will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1175/