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H 30

HEALTH AND WELFARE – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to remove provisions previously related to the Department of Health and Welfare that are now assigned to other state agencies and to establish provisions regarding the Insight Integrated Data System.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 30 modernizes Idaho's health and welfare laws by establishing a centralized data system for improved decision-making in criminal justice and behavioral health.

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Bill Summary · H 30

Summary of House Bill 30 (H 30)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 30 (H 30) aims to update and streamline the legal framework governing the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) in Idaho. The bill seeks to remove outdated provisions related to DHW that have been reassigned to other state agencies, specifically the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Additionally, it establishes the Insight Integrated Data System, which will facilitate data sharing among various state and local entities involved in the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.

Key Provisions

  • Repeal of Obsolete Laws: The bill repeals Chapter 48, Title 19 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the Criminal Justice Integrated Data System Act, and removes obsolete language from various sections of the Idaho Code.

  • Establishment of the Insight Integrated Data System:

    • A new chapter (Chapter 48, Title 67) is created to establish the Insight Integrated Data System.
    • This system will serve as a centralized repository for data from local governments, state agencies, and volunteer organizations, aimed at improving decision-making and evaluating the effectiveness of the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
    • The State Controller will manage the data system and set requirements for data submission from contributing entities.

  • Data Oversight Council:

    • A Data Oversight Council is established to oversee the projects and data analyses generated from the Insight Integrated Data System.
    • The council will consist of representatives from various state agencies, including the Governor's office, the Idaho Supreme Court, and the Department of Health and Welfare, among others.
    • The council will ensure compliance with privacy laws and oversee the confidentiality of the data collected.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The bill primarily affects the Department of Health and Welfare, the Department of Juvenile Corrections, the Department of Environmental Quality, and various local governments and volunteer organizations involved in the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
  • No Fiscal Impact: According to the fiscal note, the legislation will not result in any increase or decrease in revenue or additional expenditures at the state or local level.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025
  • Committee Actions:
    • January 22, 2025: Reported printed and referred to the Health & Welfare Committee.
    • February 3, 2025: Reported out of Committee with a Do Pass recommendation and filed for second reading.
    • February 4, 2025: Read a second time and filed for third reading.
    • February 5, 2025: Under consideration to be returned to the Health & Welfare Committee.

This bill represents a significant effort to modernize Idaho's health and welfare laws and improve data management across state systems, ultimately aiming for better outcomes in public health and safety.

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

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