Bill > H0949

This bill adjusts appropriations and staffing for the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. * The Workforce Development Council receives an additional $4,234,200 for fiscal year 2027, funded by the General Fund ($3,084,200) and the In-Demand Careers Fund ($1,150,000). However, there is a reduction of $1,150,000 from the In-Demand Careers Fund for personnel and operating expenditures for the same fiscal year. The council's full-time equivalent (FTE) position authorization is increased by six (6.00) for fiscal year 2027. * The STEM Action Center has its appropriations reduced for fiscal year 2027 by a total of $5,990,500, funded from the General Fund ($3,060,600) and the STEM Education Fund ($2,929,900). This reduction impacts trustee and benefit costs, personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlay. The STEM Action Center's FTE position authorization is reduced by seven (7.00) for fiscal year 2027. * Additionally, for fiscal year 2026, the appropriation to the STEM Action Center is reduced by $76,400 from the General Fund, affecting operating expenditures and trustee and benefit payments.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0949/