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H 333

APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 333 boosts Idaho's health education funding by $954,500, adding residency positions to strengthen the medical workforce and enhance women's health services.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 117 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 333

Summary of House Bill 333: Appropriations for Health Education Programs

Bill Overview

Bill Number: H 333
Title: Appropriations – Health Education Programs
Status: Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Appropriations, Colleges and Universities, Education, Health

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 333 aims to enhance funding for Health Education Programs under the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for the fiscal year 2026. The bill seeks to improve healthcare education and training, particularly by increasing residency opportunities in various medical fields.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Increase: The bill appropriates an additional $954,500 to the existing maintenance budget for Health Education Programs, bringing the total budget to $29,804,000 for FY 2026.
  • New Residency Positions: The funding will support the establishment of new residency positions, including:
    • Boise Internal Medicine Resident
    • Eastern Idaho Medical Resident
    • Family Medicine Residencies in Nampa
    • Residents in Pocatello, Burley, and Rupert
    • Additional Dental Student positions
    • A Child Psychiatry Resident seat at the University of Utah
  • Full-Time Equivalent Positions: The bill authorizes an increase of 2.00 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to support these programs.
  • Focus on Women's Health: The Idaho Graduate Medical Education Committee is tasked with prioritizing obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) fellowships in the training of family medicine residents. A progress report on this initiative is required by October 1, 2025.

Impact

  • Healthcare Education: The bill is expected to enhance the quality and availability of healthcare education in Idaho, addressing critical areas such as internal medicine, family medicine, and dental education.
  • Medical Workforce Development: By increasing residency positions, the bill aims to strengthen the medical workforce in Idaho, particularly in underserved areas.
  • Women's Health Initiatives: The prioritization of OB/GYN fellowships reflects a commitment to improving women's health services in the state.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on February 26, 2025, and underwent several readings and approvals in both the House and Senate before being signed by the Governor.
  • The effective date of the appropriations and changes will commence on July 1, 2025, allowing for the planned enhancements to take effect at the start of the fiscal year.

Conclusion

House Bill 333 represents a significant investment in health education in Idaho, aiming to expand residency opportunities and improve healthcare training. By focusing on critical areas such as women's health and increasing the medical workforce, the bill seeks to address pressing healthcare needs in the state.

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

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