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H 978

APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho H 978 appropriates fiscal 2027 funding for the Department of Health and Welfare's public health services, determining budgets for disease prevention and health programs statewide.

Line item vetoed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 312 Effective: 07/01/2026 with the exception of line item veto in SECTION 3
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Bill Summary · H 978

Legislative bill overview

H 978 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027, covering public health services. The bill has recently been introduced and referred for printing, with formal consideration just beginning in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much money state agencies receive to operate programs and services. This bill specifically controls funding for public health initiatives, which affects everything from disease prevention and maternal health to communicable disease control and health emergency response. The amount appropriated can significantly impact service availability and quality across Idaho's public health infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget levels: Legislators may debate whether the proposed funding level adequately addresses public health needs or represents unnecessary government spending
  • Program priorities: Disagreement over which health services should receive more or fewer resources (preventive care, emergency preparedness, rural health access, etc.)
  • Administrative efficiency: Questions about whether existing funds are being spent effectively, potentially affecting appetite for increased appropriations

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

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