Bill > S1196

This bill appropriates funding to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2026, providing a total of $1,273,400 from two sources: $42,400 from the General Fund and $1,231,000 from the Federal Grant Fund. The bill includes several key provisions: first, it allows for reappropriation of any unexpended funds from the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Capital Projects Fund for library capital projects through June 30, 2026; second, it prohibits the use of state-appropriated funds for activities related to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice, requiring libraries to submit a report on such expenditures by December 1, 2025; third, it mandates that the Commission designate an employee to verify that state and school libraries adhere to specific state code sections and report findings to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee; fourth, it establishes restrictions on federal funding transfers and requires the agency to notify legislative services of significant changes to federal funding. The bill also includes standard legislative language about funding conditions and declares an emergency, allowing the act to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1196/