Idaho Bills

Relates to the appropriation to the Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Service for fiscal year 2021.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Roadless Rule Implementation Commission.

Amends existing law to provide that the extended absence of a parent due to active duty in or deployment with the United States armed forces shall not be considered child neglect, abuse, or abandonment and to provide that temporary guardianships granted while a parent is on active duty or deployed shall end once the parent is able to resume care, custody, and control of the minor.

Relates to the appropriation to the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the State Independent Living Council. It appropriates a total of $714,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 4.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.

Relates to the appropriation to the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Teachers for fiscal year 2021.

This is an FY 2021 trailer appropriation bill for the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Teachers. It addresses the fiscal impact of H523, which adds a third rung (Advanced Professional) to the existing career ladder with the first cell starting at $52,000 for FY 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Defense Commission for fiscal year 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the STEM Action Center for fiscal year 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Special Programs for fiscal year 2021.

Adds to and amends existing law to provide dyed fuel inspection authority, to provide for dyed fuel enforcement, and to provide penalties regarding prohibited use of dyed diesel.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide a practical method for using existing law enforcement and Idaho Transportation Department resources to inspect commercial vehicles for dyed fuel in specified circumstances. Theproposalalsodefinesandsetsviolationsandcivilpenaltiesforviolationsundertheactandprovidesspecific exceptions to its applicability.

Adds to existing law to provide for the offense of criminal abortion, to provide penalties, to provide affirmative defenses, and to provide exceptions.

Relates to year-end appropriations and transfers.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the State Board of Education, Health Education Programs. It appropriates a total of $22,218,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 37.65. This budget includes support to eight distinct health education programs, including one medical education program, one medical education/residency program, four residency programs, one veterinary medicine program, and one dental education program. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill funds one line item, which provides 1.00 FTP and $1,250,000 to support 25 new residency positions at five residency programs throughout the state. This budget was exempted from the ongoing 2% General Fund reduction.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2020.

Relates to the appropriation to the Regulatory Boards for fiscal years 2021 and 2020.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Parks and Recreation. It appropriates a total of $44,969,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 157.39. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $6,496,700 for building, boat ramp, dock, and parking lot repairs, 13 vehicles, a dump truck, and landscaping and trail maintenance equipment. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds ten line items, which provide 3.00 FTP and $228,100 for park operations staffing; $77,700 for additional seasonal staff; $140,000 for increased park operating expenditures; $275,000 for increased reservation program contract costs; 2.00 FTP and $329,200 to expand the Motorized Trails Program; $255,000 for the fiscal impact of H75 of 2019; $100,000 for a vault restroom at Castle Rocks State Park; $120,000 for sewer and water design for Eagle Island State Park; $80,000 for a Staff Housing Pilot Program; $250,000 to relocate the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Maintenance Shop. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software; consolidation of technology services; and billings in excess of current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and

Relates to the appropriation to the Catastrophic Health Care Program for fiscal year 2021.

Relates to the appropriation to the State Controller for fiscal year 2021.