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ID H0869
ID H0869Relates to the appropriation for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027.
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Introduced
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISU- ALLY IMPAIRED; APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONEYS TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING RE- QUIREMENTS ON SERVICE PRIORITIZATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates an additional $127,700 to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the fiscal year 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with $65,000 specifically allocated from the Adaptive Aids and Appliances Fund. The bill also declares the Legislature's intent that this funding be prioritized for sight restoration services aimed at preserving, stabilizing, and restoring vision for eligible individuals, and it states that the act will take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, due to an declared emergency.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations Committee (House)
Last Action
to Senate (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0869/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0869.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0869SOP.pdf |
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