Idaho Bills

Appropriates an additional $400,000 to the Industrial Commission for the Crime Victims Compensation Program for fiscal year 2018; appropriates an additional $16,900 to the Industrial Commission for the Adjudication Program for fiscal year 2018; and reduces the appropriation to the Industrial Commission for the Adjudication Program by $16,900 for fiscal year 2018.

This bill provides an FY 2018 supplemental appropriation to the Industrial Commission for an additional $400,000 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program to pay forensic interview costs that are no longer covered by Medicaid, and authorizes an object transfer of $16,900 for the Adjudication Program from operating expenditures to personnel costs to pay accrued, unused vacation benefits for a commissioner upon retirement.

Appropriates $175,037,800 for the Welfare Division in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 619.50 for fiscal year 2019; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; prohibits transfers of trustee and benefit payments; provides legislative intent for program integrity; requires biannual forecast reports; and reduces the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions by 9.00 for fiscal year 2018.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation and the FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Welfare Division. For FY 2019, the bill appropriates $175,037,800, limits the number authorized full-time equivalent positions to 619.50, and provides for four sections of legislative intent language. For FY 2018, the bill reduces the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions by 9.00. For FY 2019, the bill includes the following adjustments. 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, $24,000 is reduced for risk management costs. For nondiscretionary adjustments the bill provides $636,300 for caseload growth in the Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program. 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 three line items. The first line item adds $8,000,000 for the third and final year of the Child Support Enforcement System replacement. The second line item adds $2,000,000 for the Employment and Training Services Program. The third line item transfers $598,600 from personnel costs to operating expenditures. Intent language in the bill includes three sections that are applied to all appropriation bills for the Department of Health and Welfare. These sections provide for the transfer of General Funds to the Cooperative Welfare Fund, limit transfers between spending classes, and provide for program integrity. The fourth section requires the department to submit two reports on the actual and forecasted caseloads for various welfare programs.

Appropriates $115,770,100 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the divisions of Child Welfare, Services for the Developmentally Disabled, and Service Integration for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the three divisions to 744.51 for fiscal year 2019; provides legislative intent for fiscal year 2019; appropriates an additional $1,781,400 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Child Welfare Program for fiscal year 2018; provides an additional 9.00 full-time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2018; requires a plan on foster care improvements; and allocates funding to the Public Health Districts for the Home Visitation Program.

Appropriates $700,814,600 for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 1,648.00; and provides legislative intent.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho Transportation Department. It appropriates $700,814,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 1,648.00. 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 $21,073,700 for computers, aeronautics equipment, and various road equipment. Statewide cost allocation will decrease by $165,000, as Attorney General fees will increase by $93,000, fees for Legislative Audits will increase by $10,000, risk management costs will decrease by $285,100, State Controller fees will increase by $17,700, and State Treasurer fees will decreaseby$600. Thebillalsoprovidesfundingfora3%ongoingmerit-basedsalaryincreaseforpermanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. The bill funds 15 line items: line item 1 includes an increase of $46,731,500 for excess revenue and receipts. Line item 2 includes $500,000 for behavioral safety funding. Line item 3 includes $744,200 for highway operation equipment. Line item 4 includes $250,000 for a DMV VoIP System upgrade. Line item 5 includes $203,500 for DMV county equipment. Line item 6 includes $28,300 for software for the DMV computers. Line item 7 includes $200,000 for an increase to the Idaho Airport Aid Program. Line item 8 includes $210,000 to replace the maintenance shop at the Smiley Creek Airport. Line item 9 includes $2,350,000 for the purchase of a new TAMS system. Line item 10 includes $1,225,000 for a Target Operating Model for Technology. Line item 11 includes $310,000 for the Configuration Management Database. Line item 12 includes $350,000 for an increase in federal funding. Line item 13 includes $526,100 for a FAST

Appropriates an additional $10,000 to the Public Defense Commission for fiscal year 2019.

This is an FY 2019 trailer appropriation bill for the Public Defense Commission. It addresses the fiscal impact of S1257, which adds two additional commission members to the seven-member commission, one additional representative from the Idaho Association of Counties and one additional defending attorney. Assuming the new members will be non-local members, the commission estimates that the associated travel costs will amount to approximately $415 per meeting per member for 12 meetings per year.

Appropriates $21,410,900 to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 229.00.

Appropriates $18,811,500 to the State Controller for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 95.00; provides for the recovery of State Controller service costs to the Indirect Cost Recovery Fund; and provides certain dedicated fund reappropriation authority.

Appropriates an additional $3,800,000 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Basic Medicaid Plan Program for fiscal year 2019.

Appropriates $44,815,300 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 217.00; and provides legislative intent regarding the Watercraft Inspection Program.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Agriculture. It appropriates $44,815,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 217.00. 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 $1,022,900 for 19 vehicles, lab equipment and computer equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $44,000 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increaseby$51,900,feesforLegislativeAuditswillincreaseby$4,800,riskmanagementcostswilldecrease by $17,300, State Controller fees will increase by $4,900, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $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 agency director. The bill funds five line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $94,800 to hire a lab quality assurance manager; 2.00 FTP and $260,600 to hire two dairy inspectors; $26,000 in the Marketing Program to hire temporary staff to promote local food; 3.00 federally funded FTP to hire two inspectors and an administrative assistant as a result of the Food Safety Modernization Act; and $500,000 to build additional office space at the Idaho Food Quality Assurance Laboratory. Overall, this is a 0.3% decrease over the FY 2018 appropriation.

Appropriates $6,057,700 to the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 45.00; and provides continuous appropriation authority.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho State Lottery. It appropriates $6,057,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 45.00. 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 $40,600 for computer workstations and network hardware. For statewide cost allocation, $6,300 is removed, as Attorney General fees will decrease by $4,900, risk management costs will decrease by $1,100, State Controller fees will increase by $500, and State Treasurer fees will decrease 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, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule.

Appropriates $268,617,800 to the Department of Correction for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 2,002.85; and provides legislative intent regarding the offender management system replacement plan.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Correction. It appropriates $268,617,800 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 2,002.85. 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. Inflationary adjustments include $261,300 for the department's online education system, food and dietary costs, utility charges, and office lease costs. Funding for replacement items includes $3,090,300 for various items, with discretion to the director as to which items to replace. For statewide cost allocation, $108,700 is removed. An annualization in the amount of $84,100 is provided for facility expansions. 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, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. The bill funds 15 line items, which provide $7,016,000 for the first of three onetime appropriations for replacement of the department's offender management system; $230,000 for data storage; 7.00 FTP and $888,400 for facility expansions; $688,100 for the common fare no-touch menu; 2.00 FTP and a net-zero Federal Grant Fund object transfer of $84,700 from operating expenditures to personnel costs for instructional assistants; $91,500 for a recreation area slab and cover; $381,000 for catering units; $37,000 for a recreation area at the South Boise Women's Correctional Center; $8,690,800 for population-driven costs related to County and Out-of-State Placement; $192,000 for population-driven costs related to Correctional Alternative Placement; 6.00 FTP and $561,700 for the Maximizing State Reforms Federal Grant; $1,859,200 from the Idaho Millennium Income Fun

Appropriates an additional $209,900 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2018 for organic inspections; and authorizes 2.00 additional full-time equivalent positions for FY 2018.

This is an FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Agriculture. It includes the addition of 2.00 FTP and $209,900 from the Agricultural Fees - Organic Food Products Fund to hire two additional organic inspectors.

Appropriates $93,724,700 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Administrators for fiscal year 2019; and amends existing law to increase the salary-based apportionment for administrators.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Administrators for the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $93,724,700 ongoing from the General Fund. This division provides funding for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and coordinators. This budget includes $2,704,200 for a 3% base salary increase. It also includes $404,100 for nondiscretionary adjustments that include estimated enrollment growth of 165 mid-term support units and an increase for the statewide education and experience index for salary-based apportionment. All funds are ongoing from the General Fund and this appropriation results in a 3.4% increase over the previous year.

Appropriates $66,620,100 to the Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 386.00; transfers $1.5 million from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the Environmental Remediation Basin Fund; provides legislative intent regarding the Environmental Remediation Basin Fund and requires an annual report; provides legislative intent regarding uses of the Water Pollution Control Fund; provides legislative intent regarding certain moneys appropriated for agricultural best management practices; and provides reappropriation authority for moneys associated with agricultural best management practices.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Environmental Quality. It appropriates $66,620,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 386.00. 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 $620,600 for monitoring equipment, three vehicles, and computer equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $89,500 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $99,000, risk management costs will decrease by $9,100, and State Controller fees will increase by $8,600. 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 director, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. The bill includes funding for five line items, which provide 4.00 FTP and $546,000 for the fifth year of funding for the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; $5,500,000 as the first portion of the settlement with the Volkswagen Auto Group over cheating on diesel emissions to fund nitrogen oxide mitigation projects; a transfer of appropriation from operating expenditures to personnel costs to increase state support to meet the obligations for cleanup of the Coeur d'Alene basin; a transfer of $1,500,000 from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the Environmental Remediation Fund as the state's Superfund match for cleanup projects in the Coeur d'Alene Basin; and $200,000 from the Water Pollution Control Fund to provide additional statewide water quality monitoring. Section 3 transfers $1,500,000 from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the Environmental Remediation Basin Fund. Section 4 of the bill requires an annual report regarding reme

Appropriates an additional $150,000 to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2019; and provides reappropriation from fiscal year 2018 into fiscal year 2019.

This is an FY 2019 trailer appropriation bill for the Legislative Branch. It addresses the fiscal impact of H612 and provides the Legislative Services Office with an additional $150,000 onetime from the TechnologyInfrastructureStabilizationFundtoacquireinformationtechnologysupporttobetterunderstand annual funding requests for technology infrastructure. This bill also addresses the fiscal impact of Senate Concurrent Resolution 134, House Concurrent Resolution 41, and House Concurrent Resolution 49 by providing reappropriation authority of approximately $535,000 to the Legislature (Senate and House) for unspent and unencumbered moneys from the General Fund in FY 2018 for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. Funding will be used to retain the services of consultants or analysts to assist with these interim committees.

Appropriates $4,232,100 to the State Treasurer for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 26.00; provides for reappropriation authority for the LGIP Fund; provides legislative intent regarding conference-related activities; provides legislative intent regarding payment of bank service fees; and provides legislative intent regarding mitigation of bank service fees.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the State Treasurer. It appropriates $4,232,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 26.00. 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, $2,400 is provided, as risk management costs will increase by $700, State Controller fees will increase by $2,000, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $300. An annualization of $1,000 is provided for the State Treasurer's statutory salary increase for the period July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. 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.

Appropriates $1,308,700 to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 8.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. It appropriates $1,308,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 8.00. 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 $6,400 for phone upgrades, laptops, and office furniture. For statewide cost allocation, $4,900 is removed, as Attorney General fees will decrease by $900, fees for Legislative Audits will decrease by $4,000, risk management costs will decrease by $400, and State Controller fees will increase by $400. 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.

Appropriates $120,147,300 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Public Health Services Division for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 237.02; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; limits the transfer of funds budgeted for trustee and benefit payments; provides for program integrity; provides for a plan on suicide prevention and awareness; transfers $1,831,000 from trustee and benefit payments to operating expenditures for the Department of Health and Welfare Physical Health Services Program for fiscal year 2018; and provides for a cash transfer from the Idaho Immunization Dedicated Vaccine Fund to the General Fund.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation and FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department ofHealthandWelfarefortheDivisionofPublicHealthServices. ForFY2019itappropriates$120,147,300, limits the number of full-time equivalent positions at 237.02, and adds four sections of legislative intent language. These sections allow for transfers from the General Fund, limit funding transfers, provide for program integrity, and require a plan on suicide prevention and awareness. For FY 2018, the bill provides for two transfers that have a net zero impact. Adjustments for FY 2019: 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 $42,800 for the replacement of two vehicles at the state lab. For statewide cost allocation, $11,800 is reduced for risk management costs. 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. The bill adds funding for eight line items. The first line item adds 0.33 FTP and $19,800 to convert a part-time rural health research analyst to full-time. The second line item adds 1.00 FTP and $3,074,500 for the eWIC program. The third line item transfers $120,000 from trustee and benefit payments to personnel costs for the Vital Statistics Program. The fourth line item adds $200,000 for Time Sensitive Emergencies. The fifth line item adds $256,600 for additional suicide prevention programs in Idaho schools. The sixth line item adds 1.00 FTP and $71,600 for an additional clinical services support staff. The seventh line item adds $149,800 for the expanded access program for the Epidiolex pharmaceutical. The final line item transfers $1,000,000

Appropriates $687,765,800 for the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Operations for fiscal year 2019; amends existing law to increase the salary-based apportionment for classified staff; provides an estimate for discretionary funds per support unit; provides for expenditures for information technology staff; provides for classroom technology and instructional management systems; defines the term “distributed”; allows for transfers among other divisions; and makes a General Fund transfer.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Operations of the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $632,440,200 from the General Fund and $55,325,600 in dedicated funds. This division includes pupil transportation, salaries and benefits for classified staff, technology, innovation schools funding, and discretionary funds that can be used for any educational support services or general operations. This budget includes $4,316,900 for a 3% base salary increase for classified staff. Also included is $10,556,600 for nondiscretionary adjustments due to enrollment growth and the estimated increase in pupil transportation. The endowment adjustment includes a decrease of $3,276,000 from the General Fund and an increase of $3,276,000 from dedicated funds. The bill funds four line items, which provide $10,500,000 for technology in line item 3 that, when added to the $26 million in the FY 2019 Base, will bring the amount of funding for classroom technology up to $36.5 million for FY 2019. The combination of funding in line items 6 and 7 increases discretionary funding to $27,481 per support unit, which is a 2.7% increase over the current year. Individually, the $4,034,000 from the General Fund is tied to the 2017 Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.7% and the $7,209,300 from the General Fund for health insurance is the result of several calculations and analyses of school district health insurance costs, rate increases, and staffing levels. Line item 14 provides $500,000 for IT staffing. This is an increase of 5.8% from the General Fund and 5.2% from all funds.

Appropriates $175,100 to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 3.00; and provides exemptions from object transfer limitations.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It appropriates $175,100, caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 3.00, and provides exemptions from object transfer limitations. 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. An annualization of $400 is provided for the Lieutenant Governor's statutory salary increase for the period July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. 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 one line item, which provides $2,300 for IT and Telecommunications.

Appropriates $17,181,100 to the Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 138.25; and amends existing law to increase the salaries of the Industrial Commissioners.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Industrial Commission. It appropriates $17,181,100 andcapsthenumberofauthorizedfull-timeequivalentpositionsat138.25. Forbenefitcosts,thebillremoves $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 $123,200 for computers, printers, standard IT equipment, office furniture, and one vehicle. For statewide cost allocation, $16,900 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $14,700, fees for Legislative Audits will increase by $3,000, risk management costs will decrease by $2,700, and State Controller fees will increase by $1,900. 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 one line item, which provides $11,100 for a 3% salary increase for the three Industrial Commissioners. Section 3 of the bill amends Section 72-503, Idaho Code, to statutorily raise the Industrial Commissioners' annual salary to allow for the increase.

Appropriates $19,035,500 to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 30.15; exempts the appropriation from object transfer limitations; and reappropriates unexpended and unencumbered dedicated fund balances.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for Division of Health Education Programs. It appropriates $19,035,500andcapsthenumberofauthorizedfull-timeequivalentpositionsat30.15. Forbenefitcosts, 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. Inflationary adjustments include $559,100 ongoing from the General Fund for contract inflation for contract cost escalation with Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, WWAMI Regional Medical Education program, Creighton University School of Dentistry, and the University of Utah School of Medicine. The bill provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head or institution president. The bill includes seven line items, which provide: 4.35 FTP and $802,200 from the General Fund ($714,700 ongoing, $87,500 onetime) for an 18-month curriculum build-out for the WWAMI Medical Education program in line item 1; $87,600 ongoing from the General Fund for the third year build-out at the University of Utah School of Medicine in line item 2; $565,000 ongoing from the General Fund to provide $35,000 per resident for the Family Medical Residency program in line item 3; $77,500 ongoing from the General Fund for the Boise Internal Medicine Residency program to increase state support for residents in line item 4; $240,000 ongoing from the General Fund to provide $60,000 per resident for the Psychiatry Education program in line item 5; $455,000 ongoing from the General Fund to create the Eastern Idaho Medical Residencies program and includes $35,000 per resident for ten new residents, a program director, and a residency coordinator in line item 6; and $525,000 ongoing from the Genera

Appropriates an additional $6,000 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Child Welfare Program for fiscal year 2019; provides legislative intent on the use of certain funds; appropriates an additional $50,000 to the Supreme Court for the Supreme Court Program for fiscal year 2019; provides an exemption for the Supreme Court from object and program transfers for fiscal year 2019; appropriates and transfers an additional $32,000 to the Public Health Districts for fiscal year 2019; and provides legislative intent on the allocation of funds by the Public Health Districts.

This is an FY 2019 trailer appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare, the Supreme Court, and the Public Health Districts. It addresses the fiscal impact of S1341, which provides for foster care reform. This bill provides funding to the three involved state entities along with lump sum authority for the Supreme Court, and legislative intent language that provides for certain uses of the Child Abuse Protection Treatment Act (CAPTA) funds.

Appropriates $6,682,600 to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 52.00; and increases the salaries of the Public Utilities Commissioners.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Public Utilities Commission. It appropriates $6,682,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 52.00. 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. Inflationary adjustments include $9,800 for a 3% increase for leased office space. Funding for replacement items includes $91,900 for laptops, printers, a server, office furniture, IT equipment maintenance, and software renewals. For statewide cost allocation, $49,700 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $48,000, fees for Legislative Audits will increase by $2,000, risk management costs will decrease by $900, and State Controller fees will increase by $600. 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, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. The bill funds one line item, which provides $11,400 for a 3% salary increase for each of the three Public Utilities Commissioners. Section 3 of the bill amends Section 61-215, Idaho Code, to statutorily raise the Public Utilities Commissioners' annual salary to $106,868, to allow for the 3% increase.

Appropriates additional moneys to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Controller, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Attorney General for fiscal year 2019.

This is an FY 2019 trailer appropriation bill for the seven constitutional officers, which include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Controller, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Attorney General. It addresses the fiscal impact of H670, which sets the salaries of the constitutional officers for the next four years and provides a onetime increase, commencing on January 1, 2019.