Idaho Bills

Relates to the appropriation to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2020.

Relates to the appropriation to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2020.

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

This is an FY 2020 trailer appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare. It addresses the fiscal impact of S1204aa,aaH, which provides additional requirements for Idahoans that are eligible for Medicaid through expansion.

Relates to the appropriation to Idaho Public Television for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for Idaho Public Television. It appropriates a total of $9,601,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 69.48. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Inflationary adjustments include $48,700 for increased rent. Funding for replacement items includes $839,000 for microwave ethernet system; Nielsen encoder system; dual apex exciters; and LTO library frame. For statewide cost allocation, $17,300 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill funds two line items, which provide $49,400 for a federal video production grant; and 1.00 FTP and $66,900 in dedicated funds for a kindergarten readiness grant.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Medicaid for fiscal year 2019.

ThisisanFY2019supplementalappropriationbillfortheDepartmentofHealthandWelfarefortheDivision of Medicaid. The bill provides additional appropriation for the various contracts related to the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The contracts were increased to account for added responsibilities, and extended to minimize provider disruptions as the reprocurement for the MMIS is phased-in over the next several years. The bill also provides for additional funds related to the costs of providing Medicaid services in Idaho. This includes adjusting the appropriation to align with the appropriate fund source, paying for held payments that occurred in FY 2018, and increasing the appropriation to account for increased utilization. Of the total appropriation, $22,762,600 is for onetime trustee and benefit payment needs in FY 2019.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Juvenile Corrections for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Department of Juvenile Corrections. It appropriates a total of $53,272,500 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 414.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $720,200. For statewide cost allocation, $49,900 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalentofa3%changeinemployeecompensationforpermanentemployees,withaminimumincreaseof $550foreachemployeeandtheremainingamounttobedistributedbasedonmerit. Fundingfora3%upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items, which provide $71,900 for education program manager pay; a net-zero transfer of $102,900 in General Fund trustee and benefit payments from the Community-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program to the Institutions Program to be used as personnel costs for clinical staff pay; and $196,100 for instructor pay.

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

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Welfare. It appropriates a total of $165,843,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 618.50. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. For statewide cost allocation, $102,200 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Teachers for fiscal year 2020.

This is an FY 2020 trailer appropriation bill for the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Teachers. It addresses the fiscal impact of H153, which increases starting teacher pay.

Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Idaho State Lottery. It appropriates a total of $6,159,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 45.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $68,100 for computers, a generator, and server hardware. For statewide cost allocation, $5,000 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill funds one line item for the Governor's technology initiative, which provides $4,300 for the agency's share of the statewide core network equipment replacement.

Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. It appropriates a total of $28,755,400 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 150.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Inflationary adjustments include $8,400 for building rent increases. Funding for replacement items includes $94,100 for printers, computers, and monitors. For statewide cost allocation, $39,400 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds four line items, which provide $8,000 from the General Fund for interpreter training around the state for the Council for the Deaf andHardofHearing; 1.00FTPand$91,200fromtheGeneralFundforafull-timeinterpreterfortheCouncil for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; $9,000 for GOV TECH 1 core network replacement; and a reduction of 5.00 FTP and $16,000 for GOV TECH 3 consolidation for IT modernization.

Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Drug Policy for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Office of Drug Policy. It appropriates a total of $4,812,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 6.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. For statewide cost allocation, $4,600 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed basedonmerit. Thebillfundsthreelineitems, whichprovide$97,800forthePartnershipforSuccessGrant; $2,800 for the Governor's technology initiative for mobile device security; and $3,000 for the increased administrative billings for technology services.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Department of Insurance. It appropriates $9,777,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 71.50. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Replacement items include computers, edge boxes, two light trucks, printers and equipment, task chairs, and server half-blades. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. This budget includes two line items. Gov Tech 1 provides the department's portion of the network equipment replacement in the OITS budget. Gov Tech 3 reduces 5.00 FTP and $252,300 in accordance with the Governor's Technology Initiative to consolidate and secure IT services. Overall, this budget is a 4.2% decrease from the FY 2019 original appropriation.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Public Utilities Commission. It appropriates a total of $6,634,500 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 49.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $82,700 for software maintenance and IT equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $14,700 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items, which provide $11,700 for a 3% change in employee compensation for the Public Utilities Commissioners; $4,500 for Network Equipment Replacement; and a reduction of 3.00 FTP and $188,700 for IT Consolidation. Section 3 of the bill amends Section 61-215, Idaho Code, to raise the Public Utilities Commissioners' annual salary to $110,074 to allow for the 3% salary increase in line item 1. Section 4 of the bill provides reappropriation authority for the FY 2019 supplemental appropriation for the agency's Chinden Campus relocation.

Relates to the appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2019.

This is an FY 2019 supplemental appropriation bill for the Legislative Branch. It provides $45,000 for necessary Geographical Information System (GIS) costs in preparation of redistricting.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Administrators for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Division of Administrators for the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $98,570,500 ongoing from the General Fund. This division provides funding for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and coordinators. This budget includes $498,400 for benefit costs, $2,829,100 for a 3% base salary increase, and $1,518,300 for nondiscretionary adjustments that include estimated enrollment growth of 254 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 5.2% increase over the previous year.

Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. It appropriates a total of $1,346,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 8.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $4,400 for office furniture and two computers. For statewide cost allocation, $9,100 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items for the Governor's technology initiatives, which provide: $600 for Network Equipment Replacement; $2,700 for Mobile Device Security; and $3,700 for Office of Information Technology Services Billings.

Appropriates and transfers $26,800 from the General Fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund for fiscal year 2019.

Section39-7110, IdahoCode, authorizestheuseofdeficiencywarrantsforthecleanupofhazardousmaterial incidents throughout Idaho. The agency pays the bills and then returns to the Legislature the next legislative session for cash to reimburse the costs that have not been recovered.

Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Career Technical Education for fiscal year 2020.

ThisistheFY2020originalappropriationbillfortheDivisionofCareerTechnicalEducation. Itappropriates a total of $78,760,200 and does not cap the number of authorized full-time employees. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $629,500 for post-secondary course equipment and office computer equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $25,500 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill funds seven line items, which provides: $95,000 for program alignment, $200,000fortheworkforcereadinessincentivegrant, $100,000fortheProgramQualityInitiative; $319,600 for the nuclear energy and advanced reactor manufacturing, $800,000 for the Perkins Federal Grant income, $264,800 to offset projected shortfalls in added cost funding, and $25,000 for the Idaho Quality Program Standards Incentive Grant.

Relates to the appropriation to the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Lieutenant Governor. It appropriates a total of $183,900, caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 3.00, and provides exemptions from object transfer limitations. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reducestherateagenciespaytheDivisionofHumanResourcesforitsservices. Forstatewidecostallocation, $300 is provided. An annualization in the amount of $2,500 is provided for the Lieutenant Governor's salary increase pursuant to 2018 Session Laws, Chapter 269. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill funds one line item, which provides $1,400 for Office of Information Technology Services Billings.

Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It appropriates a total of $370,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 3.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reducestherateagenciespaytheDivisionofHumanResourcesforitsservices. Forstatewidecostallocation, $300isprovided. Thebillalsoprovidesfundingfortheequivalentofa3%changeinemployeecompensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items, which provide $30,000 for Statewide Outreach Efforts; $1,000 for Mobile Device Security; and $3,200 for Modernization and Department of Administration billings.

Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2020.

ThisisanFY2020trailerappropriationbillfortheIdahoStatePolice. ItaddressesthefiscalimpactofH116, whichcreatesandcodifiessystemsusedbylawenforcement, healthcarefacilities, andtheIdahoStatePolice Forensic Services laboratory in the process and processing of sexual assault evidence kits in the state of Idaho. The bill provides an additional FTP and associated personnel costs, ongoing operating expenditures for training and lab equipment and supplies, and one-time costs for office equipment and computers.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2019.

This is an FY 2019 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Administration. It provides 1.00 FTP and authorizes an object transfer of $158,500 for the Public Works Program from operating expenditures to personnel costs for Chinden Campus maintenance staff, $181,000 for ongoing project management software subscriptions from the Permanent Building Fund, and $87,800 for Central Postal Services increases from the Administration and Accounting Services Fund.