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H 358

STATE CONTROLLER – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for certain reporting of agreements entered into by state agencies.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Idaho HB 358 requires agencies to report contracts, MOUs, MOAs, and subagreements to the State Controller; publish a public list and require annual data certification.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2025 Session Law Chapter 203 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 358

Summary of Idaho H 358 (2025)

Overview

House Bill 358 amends Idaho law to increase transparency around agreements entered into by state agencies. It requires all state agencies to report contracts, MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding), MOAs (Memorandums of Agreement), and related sub-agreements to the State Controller, and to publish a centralized, publicly accessible list of these agreements. Agencies must annually certify their reported data. The bill includes exemptions and gives the State Controller authority to develop reporting policies.

What the bill does

  • Establishes a formal statewide reporting framework for agreements (contracts, MOUs, MOAs, and sub-agreements) between state agencies and external entities.
  • Creates a public list of reported agreements maintained by the State Controller.
  • Requires annual verification/certification of reported data by each agency.

Key provisions (by section)

  • 67-1085 (amended): State officers and agencies must report any agreement (including MOUs/MOAs) within 10 days of execution. The State Controller must publish the current list of all such agreements and publish a reporting policy.
  • 67-1085A (new): Defines terms (agency, agreement, master agreement, MOU, MOA, sub-agreement) and sets reporting requirements:
    • Agencies must report executed MOUs, MOAs, and agreements (including sub-agreements) within 10 business days of execution.
    • Reports must be submitted via the State Controller’s portal and include:
    • Document title, execution date, end date (if applicable)
    • Participating entities
    • Brief summary/purpose
    • Agency contact (name, email, phone)
    • Amendments/modifications
    • Monetary value, funding sources, and payment schedule (if applicable)
    • Amendments to existing agreements update the original submission (no separate report required).
    • Exemptions for certain types of documents (employment-related agreements with state employees (except settlements), routine invoices/purchase orders, student housing/financial aid agreements, and standard template short-term agreements).
    • Statewide master contracts managed by the Department of Administration are reported by that department; sub-agreements remain the responsibility of the agency executing them.
    • Annual review, update, and certification of reported data by January 1, signed by the agency head or designee.
    • The State Controller will maintain a centralized list, subject to public records exemptions, and monitor compliance.
    • The Controller may develop guidance/policy for reporting.
  • Emergency clause and effective date: The act declares an emergency and is effective July 1, 2025.

Who and what is affected

  • State agencies, departments, divisions, bureaus, and offices in Idaho.
  • The State Controller’s Office, which will collect, publish, and oversee reporting.
  • External entities that enter into agreements with state agencies (vendors, partners, etc.).

Fiscal impact

  • Fiscal note indicates no net state or local revenue impact and no additional expenditures anticipated from the bill.

Timeline and status

  • Introduced: March 3, 2025
  • Passed the Senate and House in March 2025; signed by the Governor March 28, 2025.
  • Chapter 203; effective July 1, 2025.

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

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