STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30599 / S1160
This is the FY 2024 original appropriation bill for the Community Colleges. It appropriates a total of
$61,710,500. The bill provides for a net increase of $51,100 for the enrollment workload adjustment (EWA).
The College of Western Idaho was held harmless for 50%, or $383,000 of their calculated EWA decrease
for the purpose of standing up a new entrepreneurial program at the college. The bill also funds six line
items, which provide $82,200 for compensation equalization at the College of Eastern Idaho, $261,000 for
compensation equalization at the College of Southern Idaho, $303,700 for increased nursing capacity at the
College of Western Idaho (CWI), $447,300 for increased STEM student capacity at CWI, $294,800 for student
outreach and recruitment at CWI, and $454,300 for an additional CEC at all four institutions.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2023 Original Appropriation 0.00 56,928,900 800,000 14,000 57,742,900
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 0 0 (14,000) (14,000)
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2024 Base 0.00 56,928,900 800,000 0 57,728,900
Personnel Benefit Costs 0.00 463,300 0 0 463,300
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 1,623,900 0 0 1,623,900
Nondiscretionary Adjustments 0.00 51,100 0 0 51,100
FY 2024 Program Maintenance 0.00 59,067,200 800,000 0 59,867,200
1. CEI - Compensation Equalization 0.00 82,200 0 0 82,200
2. CSI - Compensation Equalization 0.00 261,000 0 0 261,000
3. CWI - Increased Nursing Capacity 0.00 303,700 0 0 303,700
4. CWI - STEM Student Capacity Increase 0.00 447,300 0 0 447,300
5. CWI - Student Outreach and Recruitment 0.00 294,800 0 0 294,800
9. Additional CEC for Institutions 0.00 454,300 0 0 454,300
FY 2024 Total 0.00 60,910,500 800,000 0 61,710,500
Chg from FY 2023 Orig Approp 0.00 3,981,600 0 (14,000) 3,967,600
% Chg from FY 2023 Orig Approp. 7.0% 0.0% (100.0%) 6.9%
Contact:
Senator Dave Lent
(208) 332-1313
Representative Wendy Horman
(208) 332-1071
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/09/2023, 3:20 PM