STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30736 / H0361
This bill includes fiscal year 2023 appropriations and transfers for the Department of Environmental Quality
and Department of Water Resources for water projects in the State of Idaho.
First, the bill provides for the appropriation and transfer of $150,000,000 from the General Fund to the Water
Management Fund for larger water projects. The bill directs these use of funds and includes efforts to address
water sustainability, enhance and modernize surface water delivery systems, rehabilitate or improve aging water
infrastructure, flood management, and water infrastructure grants.
Second, the bill provides for a total appropriation and transfer of $99,000,000 from the General Fund to
continuously appropriated dedicated funds, including $92,000,000 to the Water Pollution Control Fund
for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure grants; $2,000,000 to the Agricultural Best Management
Practices Fund (Ag BMP Fund); and $5,000,000 to the Confined Animal Feeding Operations Fund (CAFO
Fund). The bill also provides an additional appropriation of $23,000,000 from the ARPA State Fiscal Recovery
Fund for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure grants.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill provides additional appropriation and transfers for the Department of Environmental Quality and
Department of Water Resources for fiscal year 2023. For the Department of Environmental Quality, this bill
includes appropriations and transfers of $99,000,000 from the General Fund to continuously appropriated
dedicated funds. The bill also includes $23,000,000 from the ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund. For the
Department of Water Resources, this bill includes and an appropriation and transfer of $150,000,000 from the
General Fund to the Water Management Fund, a continuously appropriated dedicated fund. The total impact
of the bill is $272,000,000 from all funds.
Contact:
Representative Steve Miller
(208) 332-1061
Senator Van T. Burtenshaw
(208) 332-1342
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: 03/22/2023, 1:38 PM