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Bill > H0477
ID H0477
ID H0477Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2026.
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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE; AP- PROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONEYS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE FOR THE FOSTER AND ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional appropriation (budgetary allocation) to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for the Foster and Assistance Payments Program for fiscal year 2026, specifically to support extended foster care services. The bill appropriates a total of $420,500, which includes $222,900 from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund and $197,600 from the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. These funds will be used to provide support and services for foster youth who are transitioning out of the traditional foster care system, typically helping young adults between the ages of 18-21 continue to receive assistance and support as they work towards independence. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will go into effect immediately upon passage, specifically on July 1, 2025, ensuring that these critical support services can be maintained without interruption.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2025 Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0477/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0477.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0477SOP.pdf |
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