Idaho Bills

Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Human Resources for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Division of Human Resources. It appropriates a total of $2,514,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 17.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $16,600 for 11 laptop computers, one desktop computer, and two monitors. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds two line items, which provide $25,000 for executive management training and 1.00 FTP and $79,200 for a personnel complaint line. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software.

Appropriates and transfers $129,300 from the General Fund to the Pest Control Deficiency Fund for fiscal year 2020.

This legislation reimburses the Department of Agriculture for prior fiscal year costs to survey and control pests on state and private lands. Idaho Code authorizes the use of deficiency warrants under certain circumstances. The agencies pay the bills and return to the Legislature during the next legislative session for the cash to reimburse those costs.

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). It appropriatesatotalof$9,183,100andcapsthenumberofauthorizedfull-timeequivalentpositionsat73.00. For benefitcosts, thebillmaintainsthecurrentappropriatedamountforhealthinsuranceat$11,650pereligibleFTP andtemporarilyremovesfundingfortheemployer'ssickleavecontributionrate. Fundingforreplacementitems includes $431,700 for servers and storage, desktop and laptop computers and monitors, phones, and a printer. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds four line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $185,100 for an internal actuary; 2.00 FTP and $152,100 to create two positions under a new retirement specialist classification; 1.00 FTP and $69,700 for one additional traditional retirement specialist; and $7,000 for increased software licensing costs. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus.

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

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Public Utilities Commission. It appropriates a total of $6,554,200 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 and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $28,200 for software maintenance. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds one line item, which provides $8,100 for a 2% change in employee compensation for the three Public Utilities Commissioners. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software. Section 3 of the bill amends Section 61-215, Idaho Code, to raise the Public Utilities Commissioners' annual salary to $112,275 to allow for the 2% increase funded in line item 1.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Labor. It appropriates a total of $97,252,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 708.58. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible employee and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items, which provide $150,000 for visual threat analysis software; $690,000 for additional network hardware; and 26.00 FTP and $6,248,700 for the Job Corps Demonstration Project. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and billing adjustments in excess of current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.

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

This is an FY 2021 trailer appropriation bill for the State Controller. It addresses the fiscal impact of H432aa, which creates two new positions in the State Controller's Office to implement and manage the Criminal Justice Integrated Data System.

Relates to the Appropriation to the Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Environmental Quality. It appropriates a total of $66,660,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 379.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $103,200 for computers, air quality monitoring equipment, electroshocking equipment, and water quality monitoring equipment. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classificationsmostinneedofequityadjustments. Fundingfora3%upwardshiftinthecompensationschedule is also included. The bill funds 11 line items, which provide a shift of 1.00 FTP and $103,100 off of the Water Pollution Control Fund and 1.00 FTP and $102,600 onto the General Fund for a total decrease of $500 as the final portion of the BURP and LMP fund shift; a shift of 3.00 FTP and $281,500 from federal funds to the General Fund to supporttheAirQualityProgram;$500,000onetimeforoperationsoftheBunkerHillTreatmentPlant;$407,500 onetime for Triumph Mine Remediation projects; $2,000,000 for the Coeur d'Alene Restoration Partnership; 7.00 FTP and $567,100 from the General Fund to the Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System Fund; a transfer of $1,500,000 from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the Environmental Remediation (Basin) Fund; a shift of 1.25 FTP and $120,000 from federal funds to the Environmental Remediation (Box) Fund; a shift of $384,000 from operating expenditures to personnel costs in federal funds for a net of zero; $763,700 for the Small and Disadvantaged Community Grant; and $50,000 for the Bear Lake Regional Commission. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security

Relates to the appropriation to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Supreme Court. It appropriates a total of $73,280,500. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill funds seven line items, which provide 2.00 FTP and $264,400 for District 1 magistrate judges; 1.00 FTP and $95,800 for a floating court reporter; $34,000 for ADA consulting; $20,800 for occupancy costs at the Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center; $35,000 for juror compensation; a reduction of $600,000 for Medicaid expansion; and $150,000 for Guardian Ad Litem Program staff in the five applicable districts and $50,000 for the grant administrator to procure an independent evaluation of the Guardian Ad Litem Program statewide.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Lands for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Lands. It appropriates a total of $64,297,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 327.82. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $1,344,800 for 11 vehicles, four fire engines, trailers, and communication equipment. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds seven line items, which provide $765,000 for increased harvest and a direct sales pilot project; 3.00 FTP and $3,411,800 for expansion of Shared Stewardship and the Good Neighbor Authority; 1.00 FTP and $94,500 to hire an individual to manage permits for public encroachments and submerged land leases; $96,000 to hire an IT business analyst to support the roll out of the Lands Information Management System; $66,000 to double fill scaler positions for continuity training as the two scalars are nearing retirement; $182,000 for increased server license costs; and $18,100 for a 2% change in employee compensation and inflationary adjustment for the two Timber Protective Associations. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and billings in excess of current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%, with a fund shift of $25,400 to dedicated funds to prevent a decrease in services. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and

Relates to the appropriation to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2021.

ThisistheFY2021originalappropriationbillfortheSoilandWaterConservationCommission. Itappropriates a total of $3,084,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 17.75. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for theequivalentofa2%changeinemployeecompensationforpermanentstateemployees, withanadditional2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill removes 3.00 FTP and $201,700 from federal funds as short-term federal grants have ended. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.

Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys from the Budget Stabilization Fund to the General Fund.

ThisbillexpandstheStateBoardofExaminers'existingauthorityunderSection57-814A,IdahoCode,topermit it to direct the State Controller to transfer moneys from the Budget Stabilization Fund to the General Fund in fiscal year 2020 if the General Fund revenues are insufficient to meet Idaho's balanced budget requirement in accordance with Article VII, Section 11, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho. Given current economic uncertaintiesandtheCOVID-19stateandnationalemergencies, thisbillensuresthatthestatehastheflexibility needed to address any revenue shortfalls that would preclude a balanced budget. Further, the likelihood of a special legislative session to address any revenue shortfalls is currently unclear. This increased authority would be for FY 2020 only and would not be needed if the Legislature otherwise addresses any shortfall in a special session.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Insurance. It appropriates a total of $9,917,800 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 employee and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classification most in need of equity adjustments. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software; and billing adjustments in excess of current appropriations.

Relates to the appropriation to the Executive Office of the Governor for fiscal year 2020.

This is an FY 2020 supplemental appropriation bill for the Executive Office of the Governor. It transfers $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the Governor's Emergency Fund and provides an appropriation to spend those moneys in FY 2020. Pursuant to Section 57-1601, Idaho Code, moneys in the Governor's Emergency Fund may be expended by the Governor to address unforeseen emergencies and to protect the interests of the state.

Amends and repeals existing law to increase the percentage of General Fund receipts that may be in the Budget Stabilization Fund and to remove the authorization of the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund; transfers the remaining balance from the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund to the Budget Stabilization Fund; and transfers $20,000,000 from the General Fund to the Budget Stabilization Fund.

This bill raises the cap for the Budget Stabilization Fund from 10% of previous year's General Fund Revenues to 15%, and provides for two transfers. Idaho Code currently provides a method to transfer money from the General Fund to the Budget Stabilization Fundinanorderlyfashiontoprotectstateprogramsduringsuddeneconomicdownturns. Thelawprovidesfora transferifrevenuesexceed4%growthoverthepreviousfiscalyear. Thetransfercanbeupto1%oftheGeneral Fund revenues of the fiscal year just ended and the Budget Stabilization Fund balance cannot exceed 10% of the General Fund revenues for the fiscal year just ended. In FY 2019, the balance in the Budget Stabilization Fund exceeded the cap and as a result, almost $40 million was transferred back to the General Fund. The current balance in the fund is just over $373 million, which is the 10% cap. For additional transfers to be made, the cap on the Budget Stabilization Fund needs to be raised or set aside the law annually. This bill transfers $20,000,000 from the General Fund to Budget Stabilization Fund. Additionally, it transfers the unencumbered balance currently in the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund, and closes that account by repealing the statute.

Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Idaho State Lottery. It appropriates a total of $6,299,800 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 and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $75,200 for computers and IT equipment. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds two line items, which provide $17,400 for two staff salary increases; and $75,700 for increased shipping and equipment costs. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus.

Relates to the appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Legislative Branch, which includes the Legislative Services Office (LSO), Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE), and the Redistricting Commission. It appropriates $7,899,000 and 66.00 FTP to LSO, $950,200 and 8.00 FTP to OPE, and $444,900 for the Redistricting Commission. The grand total for all three divisions is $9,294,100 from all funds for a 2.4% increase. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $13,600 for eight laptop computers for LSO. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill funds five line items. Line item 1 provides 1.00 FTP and $109,800 to LSO for a revenue analyst position. Line item 2 is a 1% onetime base reduction of $55,000 for LSO. Line item 3 reduces $400,000 from LSO's Miscellaneous Revenue Fund to better align the appropriation with actual expenditures. Line item 4 is a 1% onetime base reduction of $9,500 for OPE. Line item 5 provides $444,900 onetime to the Redistricting Commission to address the requirements of redrawing congressional and legislative boundaries. Also included is $1,100 to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and

Relates to the appropriation to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the State Liquor Division. It appropriates a total of $22,732,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 240.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $740,400 for warehouse equipment and store equipment and repairs. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds three line items, which provide $124,000 to relocate or remodel two stores; $56,000 for a warehouse maintenance contract to service the automated storage and retrieval system; and $239,900 to increase store staff levels. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus, and billings in excess of current appropriations.

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

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Division of Children's Programs of the Public Schools Educational Support Program. It appropriates $321,752,600. This budget includes nondiscretionary adjustments from the General Fund of $2,580,700, which includes increases of $2,000,000 for the Advanced Opportunities Program, $224,200 for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, $284,100 for Border Contracts, and $72,400 for Exceptional Contracts and Tuition Equivalents. Also included are the following line items: line item 1 for an increase of $3,156,500 for Literacy Proficiency, to make the onetime appropriation for that purpose ongoing; and line item 3 for a reduction of $10,115,000 from the Federal Grant Fund to align the federal appropriation with actual expenditures. This line item does not impact the amount of federal funding the state will receive, rather it more closely aligns the appropriation with estimated federal expenditures. This appropriation is a 2.3% decrease from FY 2020.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Divisions of Child Welfare, Services for the Developmentally Disabled, and Service Integration. It appropriates a total of $129,513,400 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 749.51. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds the final year of the child welfare IT system replacement, provides five additional social workers, directs the use of funding for Head Start, provides for a cash transfer from the General Fund to the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund, and directs the department to meet the educational needs of children in its care. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced.

Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Commission for Libraries. It appropriates a total of $5,891,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 37.50. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.

Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Career Technical Education for fiscal year 2021.

This is an FY 2021 trailer appropriation bill for the Division of Career Technical Education. It addresses the impact of S1329, which addresses pay associated with recruitment and retention of industry professionals within Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This bill provides additional personnel costs; ongoing operating expenditures for travel, professional development, and contracted facilitators; and onetime operating expenditures for module development and pay equity.

Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Office of Species Conservation. It appropriates a total of $15,125,800 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 15.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds three line items, which provide $15,000 for travel expenses for the Idaho Roadless Commission; $75,000 for year six of the Sage Grouse Study; and 1.00 FTP and $95,000 for a federal lands coordinator. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; and software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.

Relates to the appropriation to the Lava Hot Springs Foundation for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Lava Hot Springs Foundation. It appropriates a total of $3,010,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 15.80. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $298,100 for water pumps, replacement decking, gel coat repair, splash toys, and a tractor. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds three line items, which provide $500,000 to demolish the Tumbling Waters Motel; $100,000 to purchase additional merchandise for the gift shop; and $10,000 for a tractor mounted bucket attachment. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus.