Idaho Bills
615 bills · 2017 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise the sales tax revenue distribution formula to cities and counties.
Adds to existing law to establish the Government Noninterference in Bond and Levy Elections Act.
Thepurposeofthislegislationispreventpublicfunds,resourcesand/orpropertyfrombeingusedtoinfluence the outcome at the ballot box. This legislation replaces H 189.
53 – 16
Adds to existing law to provide for the Quality Educator Loan Assistance Program Act and related provisions.
Appropriates $15,905,800 to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2018; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 25.8; provides a lump sum appropriation for dedicated funds; and reappropriates unexpended and unencumbered dedicated fund balances for the Dental Education Programs.
35 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to establish the position of administrator of invasive species policy; to revise the duties of the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture; to authorize the director to apply for search warrants under certain conditions, to provide that certain check stations may have extended operating hours; to provide penalties for any person failing to stop at a check station; to provide that the director shall pursue federal government partnerships and funding; to provide that the director under certain conditions shall enter into cooperative agreements; and to provide for formal memoranda of agreement with certain entities.
70 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that the department shall notify certain persons at the time of a juvenile's actual release.
Appropriates $2,348,100 to the Executive Office of the Governor for fiscal year 2018; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 22; and exempts appropriation from object and program transfer limitations.
35 – 0
Appropriates $8,694,700 to the legislative branch for fiscal year 2018; reappropriates any unexpended and unencumbered balances in the Professional Services Fund; and exempts appropriation from object transfer limitations.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that a new construction roll shall show certain reductions in taxable market value with exceptions; and to establish provisions regarding a certain amount that shall be subtracted from the dollar amount of property taxes certified for an annual budget and to provide that property that has become tax exempt may not be counted for 3% budget purposes.
59 – 11
Appropriates $10,884,300 for the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for fiscal year 2018.
33 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for uses where a temporary approval shall be granted and to provide for duration of approval.
Appropriates $22,422,800 to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2018; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 140; provides a dedicated fund cash transfer; and directs the health insurance plan for state employees.
Amends existing law to remove a date from the title of the Idaho Educational Technology Initiative, to require each school district and public charter school to submit a technology plan to the State Department of Education, and to provide the requirements for such plans.
Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “instructional staff,” “measurable student achievement,” and “performance criteria.”
Section 33-1001, Idaho Code, contains the definitions that are used throughout Chapter 10, Title 33. This includes the definition of pupil services staff and instructional staff, as well the other terms used in the career ladder. The proposed amendment would provide technical changes to the definition of instructional staff to make it clear that certificated teachers working in a mentoring capacity still fall within the definition. These individuals currently are within this classification, however, we have received questions asking for verification of this fact. The proposed amendments would clarify who is included in the definition of Instructional Staff and make additional technical corrections.
35 – 0
Appropriates $44,939,600 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2018; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 209; appropriates an additional $171,300 to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2018; authorizes one additional full-time equivalent position to the Idaho State Police; and provides legislative intent regarding the Watercraft Inspection Program.
35 – 0
Adds to and amends existing law to implement the Idaho Accountable Community Care Act.
This legislation will bring down the cost of health care for all Idahoans by increasing access to health care and increasing accountability. The Accountable Community Care Policy is designed to reduce health care costs for all Idahoans, regardless of their health, income or geographical location, by creating better outcomes for patients and establishing accountability in the health care system. The plan is built around three key components – addressing Idaho's doctor shortage, ensuring health insurers, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals are held accountable and ensuringthereisquality, coordinatedhealthcareservicesavailabletoIdaho'sMedicaidpopulationandthose who fall in the gap. ThislegislationwillincreasethenumberoffamilymedicineresidencyslotsinIdaho. Thiswillhelpincrease the number of primary doctors we have in the future. However, to help fill the immediate need the state is experiencing, the Accountable Community Care Policy will create a loan forgiveness program to help community health centers recruit doctors. This will help incentivize doctors to serve in rural parts of the state and also build the infrastructure for residency programs down the road. To keep costs down and hold hospitals accountable, this legislation will direct hospitals to help patients find a primary care home when appropriate instead of continuing costly emergency room visits. More accountability will also be added for health insurers and pharmaceutical companies. Patient accountability is also included, taking the form of coaching and needed resources to help them take an active role in their health. Finally, this legislation creates a program that will serve those who are currently receiving Medicaid or part ofthegappopulation. Throughdirectprimarycare,andsubjecttofunding,peoplewithoutcoverageinIdaho will be able to establish care at a medical home with care coordination and management. The program will also move Medicaid enrollees into locally controlled coordinated care contracts.
Appropriates an additional $40,900 to the Executive Office of the Governor for fiscal year 2017; authorizes one additional full-time equivalent position onetime for fiscal year 2017; appropriates an additional $142,700 for fiscal year 2018; and authorizes one additional full-time equivalent position ongoing for fiscal year 2018.
This bill is a trailer appropriation bill that funds H274. H274 amends the Idaho Invasive Species Act by establishing in the Office of the Governor, an administrator of invasive species policy, and codifies the Idaho Invasive Species Council. This legislation sets up the duties of the administrator and the Department of Agriculture and lays out the coordination efforts between state agencies.
31 – 4
Appropriates $125,000 from the General Fund to the Legislature for fiscal year 2017 to fund the State Employee Group Insurance and Benefits Committee; and provides reappropriation authority.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to provide that counties and cities within a region may enter into cooperative agreements with regional public transportation authorities in order to make certain contributions.
Adds to existing law to provide for the licensing of persons who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy.
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2017; and provides reappropriation authority for fiscal year 2018.
This is a trailer to HCR 29 to provide an appropriation for the costs associated with moving the State Tax Commission from the MK Plaza to 11311 Chinden Boulevard.
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2017; and provides reappropriation authority for fiscal year 2018.
30 – 5
Amends existing law to provide for a 0.1% decrease in individual and corporate income tax rates and to revise the average high cost multiple on and after January 1, 2018, for employment security law purposes.
This legislation lowers individual and corporate income tax rates by one-tenth of one percent through all income brackets. It also reduces the taxable wage rate used for determining employers' unemployment insurance premiums by adjusting the unemployment fund size multiplier downward. This bill will result in a substantial net savings to Idaho's covered employers.
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a search by an officer and to provide that a search or inspection by an officer shall be subject to certain requirements.
Adds to existing law to provide for electronic publication of legal notices on government websites.