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H 424

APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 424 allocates $460,200 to enhance Idaho's Department of Administration, adding personnel and resources to improve state operations and efficiency.

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Bill Summary · H 424

Summary of House Bill 424 (H 424)

Overview

House Bill 424 (H 424) is a legislative proposal aimed at appropriating additional funds to the Idaho Department of Administration for the fiscal year 2026. The bill seeks to enhance the department's budget to support various operational needs and personnel requirements.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of H 424 is to provide necessary funding enhancements to the Department of Administration's maintenance budget for FY 2026. This includes the addition of personnel and resources to improve the department's efficiency and effectiveness in managing state operations.

Key Provisions

H 424 includes several significant provisions:

  1. Funding Enhancements: The bill appropriates an additional $460,200 to the Department of Administration's maintenance budget, which includes:

    • 1.00 Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTP) for a personnel technician in the Office of Group Insurance.
    • 1.00 FTP for a property values analyst in the Office of Risk Management.
    • 1.00 FTP for a financial specialist.
    • Funding for a trailer for the Division of Security.
    • A housing stipend for the Governor.
    • A transfer of funds from capital outlay to operating expenditures in the Division of Public Works.
    • Replacement items and IT hardware.

  2. Reduction of Capital Outlay: The bill reduces the appropriation for capital outlay in the Division of Public Works by $91,300.

  3. Increase in Authorized Positions: The bill increases the number of authorized FTPs for the Department of Administration by three (3.00).

  4. Transfer of Funds: It mandates a transfer of $60,600 from the Permanent Building Fund to the Governor's Residence Fund to cover the Governor's housing stipend.

  5. Emergency Clause: The bill includes an emergency declaration, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2025.

Fiscal Impact

The total budget for the Department of Administration, following the enhancements proposed in H 424, will amount to $31,184,400 for FY 2026. The ongoing increase in the budget is $284,500, with $175,700 allocated as one-time funding.

Affected Parties

The bill primarily affects:
- The Department of Administration, which will receive additional funding and personnel.
- State employees, particularly those in the Office of Group Insurance, Office of Risk Management, and the Division of Security, who will benefit from the new positions and resources.
- The Governor's office, which will receive funding for the housing stipend.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 20, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Joint Rules Committee for printing.
  • March 21, 2025: Read a second time and filed for third reading.
  • March 24, 2025: Bill returned to the Appropriations Committee.

Conclusion

House Bill 424 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to bolster the operational capabilities of the Idaho Department of Administration through targeted funding and personnel enhancements. The bill reflects the state's commitment to improving administrative efficiency and supporting its leadership.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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