Idaho Bills

Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2026.

This appropriation to the Idaho Commission for Libraries provides enhancements to the FY 2026 maintenance budget. This bill includes $42,400 from the General Fund for broadband reimbursement to libraries, and $1,231,000 onetime for the digital access for all Idahoans. This bill includes reappropriation from the ARPA Capital Projects Fund for library projects, requires a report on the use of appropriated funds, requires a report on statutory adherence to Sections 18-1517B and 33-137, Idaho Code, and specifies restrictions of federal funding. This bill does not include $40,000 for an increase in federal funds to sub-grant to local libraries as requested, or the full $2,500,000 requested on an ongoing basis for the digital access for all Idahoans.