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ID S1314
ID S1314Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding the Board of Health and Welfare, substate administrative regions, and regional behavioral health boards.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Passed
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE; AMENDING SECTION 56-1001, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 56-1002, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A PROVISION REGARDING SUBSTATE ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS; REPEALING SECTION 56-1005, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND WELFARE; AMENDING SECTION 56-1006, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REFERENCES TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND WELFARE SHALL MEAN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RULES SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AMENDING SECTION 59-904, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE FILLING AND CONFIRMATION OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICES; AMENDING SECTION 39-3123, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; REPEALING SECTION 39-3124, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE IDAHO
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Idaho law concerning the Department of Health and Welfare, primarily by eliminating the Board of Health and Welfare and its associated substate administrative regions and regional behavioral health boards. Specifically, it removes references to the Board of Health and Welfare from definitions and clarifies that any existing rules made by the Board will remain in effect under the Department of Health and Welfare. The bill also adjusts how certain state offices, including the Director of the Department of Health and Welfare, are appointed and confirmed by the Senate. Additionally, it removes language related to regional behavioral health boards from provisions governing the state's behavioral health system, effectively consolidating oversight and responsibilities within the Department of Health and Welfare and the state behavioral health planning council.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 25 Effective: 03/16/2026 (on 03/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1314/ |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1314SOP.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1314.pdf |
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