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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 be used for federally approved rural health transformation program purposes, with money coming from federal grants and legislative appropriations, and will be overseen by the committee. The committee, composed of nine members (four senators, four representatives, and one non-voting member appointed by the governor), will be responsible for setting rules for the program, establishing requirements for funding applications and awards, reviewing progress of funded projects, and making recommendations to the legislature on fund usage, all within the framework of a federally approved plan. The bill also 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/S1264/