Bill > H0444

This bill provides appropriations and financial adjustments for the Idaho Department of Lands for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, covering multiple key areas. The bill increases funding across several departments, including Business Services, Forest Resources Management, Trust Land Management, Forest and Range Fire Protection, and Minerals, Public Trust, Oil and Gas programs, with appropriations totaling approximately $7.255 million from various funds like the General Fund, Department of Lands Fund, and Endowment Earnings Administrative Fund. The legislation authorizes three additional full-time equivalent positions for the Department of Lands and transfers $40 million from the General Fund to the Fire Suppression Deficiency Warrant Fund to reimburse fire protection program costs. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 90% of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund be spent directly on mine site engineering, restoration plan implementation, and related service compensation. The bill includes an emergency clause, with some sections taking effect immediately and others becoming effective on July 1, 2025, and it is subject to specific conditions, limitations, and restrictions outlined in the legislation.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0444/