Bill > S1177

This bill appropriates additional funds to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) for the fiscal year 2026, allocating a total of $1,268,900 from various state funds across different programs including Building Construction and Real Estate, Occupational Licenses, and Health Professions. The bill requires DOPL to prepare quarterly financial reports for each board and commission, detailing revenues and expenditures, and submit these reports to the Legislative Services Office within 15 business days after each quarter's end. Additionally, DOPL must submit a year-end report by December 1, 2025, focusing on cash balances of each board and commission. The bill mandates that if a fund's cash balance exceeds 150% of its five-year average expenditures, DOPL must propose a plan to reduce the balance, such as through fee reductions. Conversely, if a fund's balance drops below 30% of its five-year average, DOPL must present a plan to address the low balance. The bill declares an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring immediate implementation of the appropriations and reporting requirements.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1177/