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S 1388

APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Correction for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

S 1388 appropriates state funding to Idaho's Department of Correction for fiscal years 2026-2027 to support prison operations and services.

Signed by Governor on 03/26/26 Session Law Chapter 156 Effective: 03/26/26 SECTION 2; 07/01/26 SECTION 1, 3, & 4
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Bill Summary · S 1388

Legislative bill overview

S 1388 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Idaho's Department of Correction for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill was recently introduced and is currently in the printing and review phase before substantive consideration by the legislature.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much money state agencies receive to operate. For the Department of Correction, this funding covers staff salaries, facility maintenance, inmate programs, security systems, and operational costs that affect both public safety and incarcerated individuals' conditions of confinement.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level disputes – Disagreement over whether proposed amounts are adequate for safe operations or represent unnecessary spending
  • Budget priorities within corrections – Debates over allocation between security infrastructure, rehabilitation/educational programs, mental health services, and staffing levels
  • Broader fiscal policy conflicts – Tension between funding corrections versus other state needs like education and healthcare during budget constraints

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

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