IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT – FUNDING – Relates to the funding of the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Funds Idaho Transportation Department for FY 2027 to support maintenance, construction, safety, and asset management activities.

Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/2026

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Summary of Bill: S 1426 (Session 2026) – Idaho Transportation Department – Funding – FY 2027

Purpose and Intent

Establishes the funding framework for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for fiscal year 2027.

The bill is an appropriations and funding-related measure intended to operationalize ITD programs, projects, and ongoing activities for the 2027 state fiscal year.

Key Provisions and Changes

Funding Allocation: The bill specifies appropriations or authorizations of funds to ITD for FY 2027. While the exact dollar amounts are not provided in the summary timeline, the measure directs state resources to ITD’s budget to support agency operations.

Program Support: Funding is intended to cover essential ITD functions, which may include road maintenance, construction, safety programs, bridge and asset management, and other department responsibilities.

Compliance and Administration: The bill likely sets conditions, reporting requirements, or statutory guidelines tied to ITD’s use of the appropriated funds (typical for transportation appropriations), ensuring funds are used for eligible programs and projects.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD): Primary recipient and administrator of the appropriations for FY 2027.

State Programs and Projects: ITD-funded activities, including maintenance, capital projects, safety initiatives, and asset management, would be directly impacted by the funding levels and obligations described in the bill.

General Public and Road Networks: Indirectly affected through the funding of maintenance, improvements, and safety programs that influence transportation system reliability and safety.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Enactment and Effective Date: The bill was signed by the governor and became law as Chapter 257, effective July 1, 2026.

Legislative Progression:

Passed the Senate with a wide majority and several readings/reporting steps in March 2026.
Passed the House in late March 2026 and was transmitted back to the Senate for final concurrence.
Signed by the governor on March 31, 2026, and officially enacted.

Fiscal Year Coverage: Directly aligns with ITD’s funding for fiscal year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, per Idaho fiscal year conventions).

Notes and Context

The summary reflects a funding-focused bill typical of state transportation appropriations, aimed at ensuring ITD has the resources necessary to perform its statutory duties.

Specific dollar amounts, funding categories (e.g., dedicated maintenance, capital projects, safety programs), matching requirements, or performance provisions would be detailed in the enacted appropriation language or fiscal notes accompanying the bill. Those details should be consulted in the enrolled act or the agency’s budget documents for precise figures and allocations.

If you’d like, I can pull the enacted text or fiscal note to provide a line-item breakdown of the FY 2027 ITD funding and any accompanying conditions.