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This bill establishes the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund and the Rural Health Transformation Committee to improve healthcare in rural areas of the state. The fund will receive money from a federal grant and legislative appropriations, and its use will be limited to federally approved rural health transformation program purposes, with legislative appropriation based on recommendations from the committee. The committee, composed of six members (four legislators and two non-voting members appointed by the governor), will oversee the fund's operations, including setting rules for funding subawards, establishing an expedited review process with the Department of Health and Welfare, monitoring funded projects, and making recommendations to the legislature. The committee will remain active until all funds are disbursed, and the bill declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1253/