Bill > S1197

This bill adjusts appropriations for the Idaho State Police for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, totaling a net increase of $8,260,000. * **Idaho State Police (Fiscal Year 2025):** An additional $268,100 is appropriated from the General Fund for operating expenditures. * **Idaho State Police (Fiscal Year 2026):** * A total of $16,440,500 is appropriated from various funds including the General Fund, Idaho Law Enforcement (Project Choice) Fund, Hazardous Materials/Waste Enforcement Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue Fund, Federal Grant Fund, Alcohol Beverage Control Fund, Idaho Law Enforcement Telecommunications Fund, and Peace Officers Training Fund for personnel, operating costs, and capital expenditures across different divisions. * This appropriation is reduced by a net amount of $8,180,800 from various funds, including the Idaho Law Enforcement Fund, General Fund, and Federal Grant Fund. * **Full-Time Equivalent Positions (Fiscal Year 2026):** The authorized full-time equivalent positions for the Idaho State Police are reduced by 7.67. * **POST Council Reporting:** The POST Council is required to submit a report by December 1, 2025, with recommendations for the POST Academy and peace officer training, including funding models, contractual commitments, and officer retention mechanisms.