Bill > H0964

This bill appropriates a total of $14,178,500 to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, with additional provisions for reappropriation of dedicated and federal funds. * **Administration:** $426,300 is appropriated from the Fish and Game Fund ($255,800) and the Fish and Game (Federal) Fund ($170,500). * **Fisheries:** $9,502,200 is appropriated from the Fish and Game Fund ($46,000), the Fish and Game (Other) Fund ($7,486,100), and the Fish and Game (Federal) Fund ($1,970,100). * **Wildlife:** $4,250,000 is appropriated from the Fish and Game (Other) Fund ($500,000) and the Fish and Game (Federal) Fund ($3,750,000). * **Reappropriation of Dedicated Funds:** Unexpended and unencumbered balances from dedicated funds for Administration, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Communications programs for fiscal year 2026 are reappropriated for nonrecurring expenditures through June 30, 2027. * **Reappropriation of Federal Funds:** Unexpended and unencumbered balances from federal funds for Administration, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Communications programs for fiscal year 2026 are reappropriated for nonrecurring expenditures through June 30, 2027. * **Wolf Trapping Enhancement:** $200,000 from the Fish and Game (Other) Fund is specifically designated for wolf trapping to manage wolf predation, with any unexpended balance reverting to the fund. A report on the use of these funds is required by June 30, 2027.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0964/