Bill > S1202

This bill addresses funding and staffing for the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, making several key financial and operational adjustments. For fiscal year 2025, the bill appropriates an additional $4,190,100, including $1,960,900 for personnel costs from the General Fund and $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund for operating costs. For fiscal year 2026, the bill appropriates $33,582,100, which includes $10,020,900 for personnel costs from the General Fund and $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund for operating costs. The bill also reduces the OSPD's appropriation by $1,200,000 from the Public Defense Fund for personnel costs in fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the bill authorizes an increase of 17.96 full-time equivalent (FTP) positions for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The bill declares an emergency, making Section 4 (the fiscal year 2025 appropriation) effective immediately upon passage, while Sections 1-3 (regarding fiscal year 2026) will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1202/