Bill > H0862

This bill establishes the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund and the Rural Health Transformation Committee to improve healthcare in rural areas of Idaho. The fund will receive money from a federal grant specifically for rural health transformation purposes and will be overseen by the legislature through appropriations, with recommendations from the committee. The committee, composed of four senators, four representatives, and one non-voting member appointed by the governor, will set rules for its operations, establish criteria and an expedited review process for awarding funds to rural health initiatives, receive updates on funded projects, evaluate their success, and require sustainability plans for any funded programs. The committee will also provide recommendations to the legislature on fund usage, ensuring it aligns with the federally approved Idaho rural health plan, and will continue to operate until all funds are spent. An emergency clause means the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0862/