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H 975

APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho's FY 2027 appropriations bill authorizes state treasury fund allocations across agencies; passed House 43-23 with significant opposition over spending priorities and levels.

Returned from Governor vetoed on April 28, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 975

Legislative bill overview

H 975 is Idaho's fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill that authorizes the transfer and allocation of state treasury funds across government agencies and programs. The bill passed the House on April 2, 2026, with a 43-23 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are fundamental to state operations—they determine how much money each agency receives and therefore what services the state can provide, from education and infrastructure to healthcare and law enforcement. This bill directly affects state budget priorities and the scope of government programs Idahoans rely on.

Potential points of contention

  • Spending levels and priorities: The 23 House "no" votes and 6 "no" votes in the rules suspension suggest disagreement over total spending amounts or where money is directed
  • Partisan divide: The vote breakdown (43 yes, 23 no) appears to correlate with party affiliation, indicating philosophical differences about government spending
  • Lack of transparency in this summary: The bill description provided contains no actual spending amounts, agency allocations, or specific programmatic changes, making detailed policy analysis impossible

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

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