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H 420

APPROPRIATIONS – STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the STEM Action Center for fiscal year 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 420 allocates an additional $9,900 to Idaho's STEM Action Center, boosting its budget to $6.3 million to enhance STEM education resources for students.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2025 Session Law Chapter 262 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 420

Summary of House Bill 420: Appropriations for the STEM Action Center

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: H 420
  • Title: Appropriations – STEM Action Center
  • Status: Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2025 (Session Law Chapter 262)
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025
  • Introduced: March 19, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject Areas: Appropriations, Colleges and Universities, Education, Science and Technology

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 420 aims to provide additional funding to the STEM Action Center for the fiscal year 2026. The bill is designed to enhance the center's maintenance budget, specifically for capital outlay and replacement items, thereby supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives in Idaho.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates an additional $9,900 from the General Fund to the STEM Action Center.
  • Total Budget: The total budget for the STEM Action Center for FY 2026 will be $6,277,000.
  • Use of Funds: The additional funds are earmarked for capital outlay, which includes the purchase of necessary equipment and replacement items.
  • Emergency Declaration: The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately on July 1, 2025.

Fiscal Impact

  • The appropriation represents a 0.3% increase in the General Fund allocation for the STEM Action Center compared to the previous fiscal year.
  • The total enhancements to the budget reflect a 1.1% increase from the original appropriation for FY 2025.

Affected Parties

  • STEM Action Center: The primary beneficiary of this bill, receiving the additional funding to support its operations and initiatives.
  • Students and Educational Institutions: The funding is expected to enhance STEM education resources, benefiting students in colleges and universities across Idaho.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 19, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
  • March 25, 2025: Bill passed in the House with a vote of 69-1.
  • March 28, 2025: Bill passed in the Senate.
  • April 2, 2025: Signed by the Governor and reported as law.

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding House Bill 420, interested parties may contact:
- Representative Elaine Price: (208) 332-1000
- Senator Janie Ward-Engelking: (208) 332-1000

This summary provides a clear understanding of House Bill 420, its purpose, provisions, and the impact it aims to achieve in enhancing STEM education in Idaho.

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

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