Bill > S1382

This bill appropriates over $25 million to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel, operating expenses, and capital outlay across its Administration, Enforcement, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Communications programs, with specific amounts allocated from the Fish and Game Fund, Fish and Game (Federal) Fund, and Fish and Game (Other) Fund. Additionally, it grants the department authority to reappropriate any unspent and unencumbered balances from Dedicated Funds and Federal Funds that were allocated for fiscal year 2026 to be used for nonrecurring expenditures during fiscal year 2027, with the Office of the State Controller required to confirm these reappropriation amounts with the Legislative Services Office before processing. The bill also declares an emergency, making its provisions effective on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1382/