Idaho Bills

Appropriates $4,823,500 to the Office of Drug Policy for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 6.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Office of Drug Policy. It appropriates $4,823,500 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 6.00. 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, risk management costs 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 agency head. Thebillfundstwolineitems. Thefirstprovides$14,900ofonetimepersonnelcostsfortheofficetoretainits currentstaffduringatwomonthgapinfundingwithafederalgrant. Iftheofficeisabletoidentifyalternative funding then this money is to be reverted. The second line item adds $120,000 for opioid education and awareness programs in four Idaho hospitals.

Appropriates an additional $640,000 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Physical Health Services Program for fiscal year 2019; provides for a transfer from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund to the Rural Physician Incentive Fund for fiscal year 2019; and provides for a report on the use of certain funds.

This is an FY 2019 trailer appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Physical Health Services Program. It addresses the fiscal impact of H472, which provides that the state, subject to appropriation, will match student contributions on a two-to-one basis for the Rural Physician Incentive Payment Program.

Appropriates $77,772,000 from the Permanent Building Fund for fiscal year 2019; authorizes the allocation of funds for specific projects for fiscal year 2019; provides for a General Fund cash transfer; provides legislative intent regarding utilization of matching funds; provides legislative intent regarding reallocation of project savings; and provides direction on the timing of the use of funds for a specific project.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Permanent Building Fund at the Division of Public Works. It appropriates $77,772,000. Projects with a sub-total of $51,314,900 in dedicated funds are listed as "Replacement Items" in the

Appropriates $6,466,800 to the Medical Boards for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 49.20.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Medical Boards. It appropriates $6,466,800 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 49.20. 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 $4,800 for office lease increases for the Board of Medicine and the Board of Pharmacy. Funding for replacementitemsincludes$1,700foradeskandprinterfortheBoardofVeterinaryMedicine. Forstatewide cost allocation, $14,400 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $13,600, fees for Legislative Audits will increase by $1,000, risk management costs will decrease by $1,900, State Controller fees will increase by $1,800, 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 agency head. The bill funds seven line items. For the Board of Medicine: $10,000 for cyber insurance for a contractor; $2,000 for walls for the front desk area; and 1.00 FTP and $84,300 for a licensing manager position. For the Board of Nursing: $14,800 for IT/telecommunications. For the Board of Pharmacy: $20,000 for prescriber report cards; and $120,000 for a contract with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the Board of Veterinary Medicine: $105,000 for online licensing software.

Appropriates $52,104,200 to the Department of Juvenile Corrections for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 414.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Department of Juvenile Corrections. It appropriates $52,104,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 414.00. 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 $424,100. For statewide cost allocation, $25,300 is provided as Attorney General fees will increase by $20,000, risk management costs will decrease by $2,000, State Controller fees will increase by $7,700, State Treasurer fees will decrease by $100, and fees for Legislative Audits 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 head. The bill funds four line items, which provide $15,700 for instructor pay; 1.00 FTP and $74,300 for a clinician at the Juvenile Corrections Center-Nampa; a net-zero program transfer of $186,100 in General Fund personnel costs from Institutions to Administration; and $8,700 for IT and telecommunications.

Appropriates $7,534,200 to the Idaho State Historical Society for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 55.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho State Historical Society. It appropriates $7,534,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 55.00. 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 $14,000 for increases in rent at the Records Center and an increase in a security contract. Funding for replacement items includes $280,000 to replace various computer and office equipment, a microfilm scanner, and three roofs at the Old Penitentiary complex which have reached the end of their useful life. For statewide cost allocation, an increase of $11,000 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $1,000, risk management costs will increase by $7,300, State Controller fees will increase by $2,600, and State Treasurer fees will increase by $100. An annualization of $354,100 is provided for salaries of employees at the State Museum. 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, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. This bill funds one line item: $18,100 for IT/telecommunications upgrades as recommended by the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the Department of Administration.

Appropriates $46,926,600 to the State Board of Education for Community Colleges for fiscal year 2019; and exempts the appropriation from object and program transfer limitations.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for Community Colleges. It appropriates $46,926,600 and does not cap the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions. 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. 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. Nondiscretionary adjustments include an increase of $795,300. The bill funds five line items, which provide: $307,700 from the General Fund ($91,700 ongoing, $216,000 onetime) for the computer science program at North Idaho College; $1,111,100 ongoing from the General Fund for administrative costs at the College of Eastern Idaho; $3,902,700 ongoing from the General Fund to expand instruction capabilities at the College of Eastern Idaho; $200,000 from the Community College Fund to expand administration at the College of Eastern Idaho; and $385,000 onetime from the General Fund to North Idaho College and the College of Southern Idaho as a benefit cost offset. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and

Appropriates $10,139,600 to the Public Health Districts for fiscal year 2019.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Public Health Districts. It appropriates $10,139,600. 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 $8,600 for medical inflation. For statewide cost allocation, $6,700 is provided, as risk management costs will decrease by $2,500, and State Controller fees will increase by $9,200. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the health district directors, and a 3% increase in the compensation schedule. Finally, the bill provides for a $4,800 adjustment to retain the Millennium Fund Grant at $750,000. AllbudgetadjustmentsarefortheGeneralFundandMillenniumIncomeFundportionsonly; theLegislature does not provide an appropriation for county contributions, contracts, or fees. The General Fund portion will be transferred to the Public Health Trust Fund, pursuant to Section 39-425, Idaho Code, which includes half of the appropriation to be transferred on or before July 15, 2018, and the other half to be transferred on or before January 15, 2019.

Appropriates $14,245,000 to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2019; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 14.00.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Office of Species Conservation. It appropriates $14,245,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 14.00. 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, a net of $0 is provided, as fees for Legislative Audits will decrease by $400, risk management costs will decrease by $100, and State Controller fees will increase by $500. 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 administrator. The bill funds five line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $82,000 to hire a financial officer for the agency; 0.37 FTP to increase a federally funded employee to full-time for salmon and steelhead work; a net-zero object transfer of $75,000 from operating expenditures to personnel costs to adjust for decreasing federal grants; $6,000 for IT and telecommunications related items; and $15,000 for wildlife policy work.

APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND WELFARE - MEDICAID - Appropriates $2,445,650,500 for the Medicaid Division in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 216.00; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; directs transfers from trustee and benefit payments; provides for program integrity; requires reports on Medicaid expenditures and forecasts, for managed care implementation, and flexible spending authority; limits program transfers; provides legislative intent for non-emergency medical transportation; requires cost-sharing; and appropriates an additional $58,296,900 for the Medicaid Division for fiscal year 2018.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill and the FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid. For FY 2019 it appropriates $2,445,650,500, limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 216.00, and provides for nine sections of legislative intent language. For FY 2018 the bill provides for a net increase of $58,296,900. 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, $4,700 is reduced for risk management costs. An annualization of $8,088,700 is provided for the rate increase for community-based providers that provide personal care services. 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 eight line items. The first line item adds $2,000,000 for the MMIS independent verification. The second line item provides $1,181,600 for the Jeff D. Settlement implementation; these moneys were transferred from the Children's Mental Health Program. The third line item provides $2,553,000 for the provider-data software improvements. The fourth line item reduces $1,126,700 for the infant toddler early intervention services that were transferred to the Community Developmental Disability Services Program. The fifth line item provides $2,892,000 for provider enrollment changes. The sixth line item provides $1,613,300 for a rate increase for developmental disability agencies that provide services for children. The seventh line item provides $5,202,500 for a rate increase for assisted

Appropriates $14,475,300 for the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Central Services for fiscal year 2019; and provides legislative intent.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Central Services of the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $14,475,300 from the General Fund. This division includes thosemoneysincludedinthepublicschoolssupportbudgetthatareexpendedatthestatelevelforthebenefit of school districts. This bill funds two line items, which provide $1,300,000 for content and curriculum and $1,341,500 for student achievement assessments. The total increase in this appropriation is 3.6%.

Appropriates $72,935,400 to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2019; exempts the appropriation from object and program transfer limitations; and provides for legislative intent regarding retirement contributions.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Supreme Court. It appropriates $72,935,400. 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, $7,600 is provided, as State Controller fees will increase by $7,800 and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $200. An annualization of $39,600 is provided for the new magistrate position in Bonneville County. 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 nine line items, which provide $3,358,000 for court technology phase 5 of 5; 1.00 FTP and $125,700 for a Jerome County Magistrate; $231,300 for a substance use disorder services (SUDS) provider rate increase; $100,000 for residential and recovery support services; $114,300 for language access; 1.00 FTP and $59,000 for a custodian; $153,500 for judicial mentoring; $68,800 for an ADA consultant; and the ongoing fund shift of 1.75 FTP and $169,200 from the General Fund to the Federal Grant Fund for reversal of the FY 2018 Court Improvement Program line item.

Appropriates $8,111,700 to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 68.00; and provides continuous appropriation authority.

ThisistheFY2019originalappropriationbillforthePublicEmployeeRetirementSystemofIdaho(PERSI). It appropriates $8,111,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 68.00. 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 $317,700 for software license renewals and standard office/IT equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $38,900 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $39,600, risk management costs will decrease by $1,400, State Controller fees will increase by $2,400, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $1,700. 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 1.00 FTP and $76,300 to hire a purchasing agent.

Appropriates $53,545,700 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Facilities for fiscal year 2019; provides moneys for the Bond Levy Equalization Fund; specifies the amount of revenue to be distributed to the General Fund; and makes a transfer to the Public School Income Fund.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Division of Facilities for the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $53,545,700. This includes $22,186,500 from the General Fund and $31,359,200 from dedicated funds. This appropriation funds the Bond Levy Equalization Program, the Charter School Facilities Program, and the School Facilities Maintenance Match Program. The estimated cost of the Bond Levy Equalization Program is $23,184,500 and is funded from a mix of $10,387,800 from the General Fund (transferred from cigarette tax revenue), $12,375,000 of Idaho Lottery proceeds directed by statute to the Bond Levy Equalization Program, and $421,700 from the fund balance in the Bond Levy Equalization Fund. The estimated cost for charter school facilities is $7,893,700, all from the General Fund. The estimated cost of the state facilities maintenance match is $22,467,500 and is funded from a combination of $3,905,000 from the General Fund and $18,562,500 from the School District Building Account, which receives moneys directly from the Idaho Lottery. The net increase of these nondiscretionary adjustments is $5,059,100. This bill results in an increase of all funds of 10.4%.

Appropriates $31,331,100 to the Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Service for fiscal year 2019; and exempts the appropriation from object transfer limitations.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Agricultural Research & Extension Service at the University of Idaho. It appropriates $31,331,100 and does not cap the number of positions. For benefit costs, the bill removes $427,100 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 $127,900 for the replacement of irrigation pipe at Tetonia Farms. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the institution president. The bill funds no line items.

Appropriates an additional $26,000 to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2018.

This is an FY 2018 supplemental appropriation bill for the Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It includes an additional $26,000 in ongoing personnel costs from the General Fund to fully fund 2.00 of the 3.00 appropriated FTP from the General Fund. This bill also transfers 0.30 FTP from the Federal Grant Fund to the General Fund, for a net change of zero to the total FTP count.

Appropriates $2,421,200 to the Executive Office of the Governor for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 21.00; and exempts the appropriation from object and program transfer limitations.

This is the FY 2019 original appropriation to the Executive Office of the Governor. It appropriates $2,421,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 21.00. 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 increases funding for workers' compensation. This bill reduces $500 for statewide cost allocation, adds $1,100 for the Governor's salary annualization for the first half of fiscal year 2019, and adds $49,900 for an ongoing 3% merit-based salary increase for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of the Governor. The bill funds four line items. Line item one provides $8,600 for information technology that includes software subscriptions, network support, and internet/security fees. Line item two provides $25,000 of onetime dedicated funds for the Governor-elect transition pursuant to Section 67-815, Idaho Code. Line item three removes 1.00 FTP and $180,900 to move the director of information security to the newly created Office of Information Technology Services. Line item four provides $200,000 onetime for public service announcement content and airtime related to school safety. This appropriation results in a 2.0% increase from the General Fund and 3.1% from all funds.