Bill > H0978

This bill appropriates a total of $35,623,800 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Public Health Services Division for fiscal year 2027, while also reducing certain existing appropriations and FTE authorizations. * **Physical Health Services:** $30,597,200 is appropriated from the Idaho Immunization Dedicated Vaccine Fund and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund for physical health services. * **Laboratory Services:** $278,400 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund for laboratory services. However, an existing appropriation for this program from the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund is reduced by $78,400. * **Suicide Prevention and Awareness:** $19,000 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund for suicide prevention and awareness initiatives. * **Health Care Policy Initiatives:** Appropriations from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund, and Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund for the Health Care Policy Initiatives Program are reduced by a total of $478,600. * **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions:** The FTE authorization for the Public Health Services Division is reduced by 3.00 positions. * **Reporting Requirements:** The Department of Health and Welfare is required to submit reports by December 31, 2026, on the outcomes and return on investment for the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Program, HIV Prevention and Surveillance Program, Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance Program, and the Immunization Assessment Fund. A specific report on the immigration status of individuals utilizing HIV prevention services is also required.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0978/