Idaho Bills

Appropriates $10,979,400 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for fiscal year 2019.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind of the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $10,979,400 and does not have an authorized full-time equivalent position cap. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $178,100 from the General Fund for one mid-sized school bus for $85,000, and four sedans totaling $93,100. This bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the bureau administrator. This bill also includes an endowment fund increase of $7,000 that will be used for additional operating expenditures. The bill funds three line items, which provide $185,900 for career ladder equivalence for year two of a three-year phase-in of increased instructor salaries and benefits that allows the bureau to achieve levels that are equivalent to the public school career laddersalarycompensationsystem; $5,000forahydraulicsnowplowattachment; and$25,000foraportable AuditoryBrainResponse(ABR)testingapparatusthatwillbeusedbythebureau'slicensedstaffaudiologist. Ofthetotalappropriation, $7,023,000isfortheCampusOperationsProgramand$3,956,400isforOutreach Programs.

Appropriates and transfers moneys from the General Fund to the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund; appropriates additional moneys to the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2018; and reduces the appropriation to the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2018.

Appropriates an additional $30,000 to the Regulatory Boards for fiscal year 2018.

This is an FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within the Regulatory Boards. It provides an additional $30,000 in onetime operating expenditures from the State Regulatory Fund for the purpose of case hearing and litigation costs.

Appropriates an additional $52,000 to the Military Division for FY 2018.

Appropriates $112,704,300 to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 569.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Fish and Game. It appropriates $112,704,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 569.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $4,600,100 for a replacement bridge, field equipment, computers, fleet replacement, and property improvements. For statewide cost allocation, $25,100 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $15,100, risk management costs will decrease by $6,700, State Controller fees will increase by $12,000, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $1,300. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the director, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. The bill funds 13 line items, which provide $1,000,000 for sportsman's access in response to the funds raised through the Access/Depredation fee created in H230 of 2017; $500,000 to conduct a feasibility study for a new headquarters building; $375,000 of federal Pittman-Robertson moneys for access easements; $895,000 to continue fish screening and fishing access programs; $1,100,000 to replace and maintain residences at various fish hatcheries; $190,000 for the department to collect credit card fees resulting from license purchases; $120,000 for funding for fish habitat reconstruction; $200,000 to construct a house on the CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area for the resident habitat biologist; $51,300 to monitor wolverine and fisher populations; $60,000 to increase the network capacity and bandwidth at regional offices; a reduction of $241,100 associated with the decrease in he

Creates the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund; and appropriates and transfers $22,000,000 from the General Fund to the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund for FY 2019.

This bill creates a new dedicated fund, the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund, in order to save, budget, and account for the technology infrastructure needs of the state in a manner that is stable, uniform, transparent, and systematic. Over the last several fiscal years, agencies have requested and/or received appropriations to update or replace their information systems at a significant cost to the state. Most projects cost between $258,000 and $15,000,000. This fund may be utilized as a way to increase tracking capabilities and accountability for such projects. The fund will consist of moneys that may be provided by legislative appropriation and will be used to fund technologyprojectsrequested, recommended, orfundedthroughtheannualstatebudgetprocess. Itmayalso be used by the Legislative Services Office to evaluate and provide analysis and recommendations regarding the requirements, merit, need, cost, compatibility, and monitoring of technology projects. The bill also provides for a cash transfer for its initial funding.

Appropriates an additional $60,200 in federal funds to the Division of Building Safety for fiscal year 2018.

This is an FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Division of Building Safety. It provides an additional $60,200 onetime from the Federal Grant Fund for the purpose of promoting education and enforcement in the prevention of damage to underground facilities.

Appropriates additional moneys to the Idaho State Police Brand Inspection Division for fiscal year 2018.

Appropriates $4,986,400 to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 41.12.

Appropriates $608,600 to the Board of Tax Appeals for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 5.00.

Appropriates $1,958,700 to the Division of Financial Management for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 15.00.

Appropriates and transfers $9,999,700 from the General Fund to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Fund for fiscal year 2019.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Catastrophic Health Care Program. It appropriates and transfers $9,999,700 from the General Fund to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Fund. Funding for the program is reduced by $7,999,500 from FY 2018 and includes one maintenance adjustment for statewide cost allocation that decreases the fees that will be paid to the State Controller and State Treasurer.

Appropriates $330,600 to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 3.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It appropriates $330,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 3.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. For statewide costallocation, $100isprovided, asAttorneyGeneralfeeswilldecreaseby$300, feesforLegislativeAudits will increase by $500, and risk management costs will decrease by $100. This bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. This bill funds two line items: $25,000 for statewide outreach efforts; and a reduction of $8,000 in the Federal Grant Fund.

Appropriates $8,811,200 to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2019; reappropriates any unexpended and unencumbered balances of up to $650,000 in personnel costs in the Professional Services Fund; and exempts the appropriation from object transfer limitations.

Appropriates $15,961,200 to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 34.25; authorizes the reappropriation of the Federal Grant Fund; authorizes the reappropriation of the Public Charter School Authorizers Fund; provides legislative intent regarding dual credit students; and provides legislative intent regarding reporting annual payments to the Idaho State Building authority.

Appropriates $2,164,000 to the Division of Human Resources for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 16.00; provides guidance for employee compensation; and provides guidance for the implementation of employee compensation.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Human Resources. It appropriates $2,164,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 16.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. For statewide cost allocation, $600 is provided as Attorney General fees will increase by $600, risk management costs will decrease by $200, and State Controller fees will increase by $200. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the division administrator. The bill funds three line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $82,300 for a senior human resources specialist position that will provide consulting, transactional services, employee relations, training, and agency best practices review functions; $4,500 for the estimated increase in operating expenditures for IT and telecommunication support services provided by the Department of Administration; and $62,500 for local annual salary surveys. The bill also includes two sections of intent language that provide legislative intent related to employee compensation.

Appropriates $42,314,000 to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 43.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for Department of Commerce. It appropriates $42,314,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 43.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $9,100 to upgrade network switches. For statewide cost allocation, an increase of $6,300 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $6,300, risk management costs will decrease by $200, and State Controller fees will increase by $200. This bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. This bill funds one line item: $3,455,400 to expand marketing and promotion of the state from the Tourism and Promotion Fund, of which $1,900,500 is in operating expenditures for statewide marketing efforts, and $1,554,900 is in trustee and benefit payments for local tourism district grants.

Appropriates $4,963,800 to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 29.00; and provides legislative intent for the elections system upgrade.

Appropriates $14,304,200 to the Division of Building Safety for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 147.00; and provides reappropriation authorization.

Appropriates and transfers $1,000,000 to the Water Management Fund for fiscal year 2018; provides legislative intent regarding the uses of the Water Management Fund; and provides legislative intent regarding project prioritization.

Appropriates an additional $300,000 to the Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2019.

Appropriates $23,698,200 to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 113.00; provides for a dedicated fund cash transfer; provides for a cash transfer to the General Fund; directs insurance premium holidays; and directs issuance of a request for proposals.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Administration. It appropriates $23,698,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 113.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. For replacement items, $64,700 is provided, which includes two vehicles for the Division of Public Works. For statewide cost allocation adjustments, $33,600 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $16,300, risk management costs will increase by $23,900, State Controller fees will increase by $5,000, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $100. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the department director. The bill funds five line items, which provide $275,000 for a Risk Management Information System; 1.00 FTP and $81,600 for a project manager at the Division of Public Works; a decrease of $3,930,300 to remove the Information Technology Division out of the Department of Administration and into the Office of the Governor as a result of H607; $719,400 for Information Technology Services as a result of H607; and $100,000 onetime from the General Fund for a State Building Study Group as a result of HCR051.

Appropriates $3,388,100 to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 37.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Commission of Pardons and Parole. It appropriates $3,388,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 37.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. For statewide cost allocation, $100 is removed, as risk management costs will decrease by $900 and State Controller fees will increase by $800. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. The bill funds two line items, which provide $47,500 for office lease costs and $23,700 for commissioner pay.

Appropriates $75,963,200 to the Division of Career Technical Education for fiscal year 2019; exempts the appropriation from object transfer limitations; provides legislative intent regarding repurposing of an appropriation; reappropriates certain unexpended and unencumbered fund balances; and transfers a cash balance.

Appropriates $2,342,000 to the Department of Administration for the Idaho State Capitol Commission for fiscal year 2019; and provides for a cash transfer.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho State Capitol Commission. It appropriates $2,342,000 and will fund the following: $142,000 for general operating expenses, including administrative support of the Commission; and $2,200,000 for Statehouse maintenance projects, as needed. This bill also includes a $250,000 cash transfer from the Capitol Maintenance Reserve Fund to the Capitol Commission Operating Fund.