Bill > S1194

This bill appropriates additional funding to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2026, specifically for the Public Health Services Division. The bill allocates funds across multiple categories and sources, including the Cooperative Welfare (General), Idaho Immunization Dedicated Vaccine, Rural Nursing Loan Repayment, and federal funds. Key provisions include increasing full-time equivalent position authorization by 4 positions, establishing strict guidelines for federal funding transfers and reporting, and mandating several detailed reports on various health programs. These reports cover transitions of programs like the Drug Overdose Prevention Program, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Program, Fit and Fall Proof Program, and cost-benefit analyses for services like the 988 crisis line and Cancer Data Registry. The bill also includes a transfer of $2,250,000 from the General Fund to the Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Fund and provides additional appropriation for nursing loan repayment. The bill's provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1194/