STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30941 / S1281
This legislation provides clarification to authorize the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to submit the
fingerprints of temporary caregivers to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to process a criminal history
and background check as per Idaho Code §56-1004A, Criminal History and Background Checks. The statutory
update is needed in order to add this category of caregivers as an approved group per FBI requirements.
FISCAL NOTE
No additional funds are needed since the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is in the process of updating
the criminal background process and has requested funds for this and other required enhancements through the
regular budget process. Any costs associated with waiving the background check costs for temporary family
caregivers will be covered by the Department through existing funds dedicated to preventing children from
coming into foster care.
Contact:
Senator Abby Lee
(208) 332-1000
Representative Sage Dixon
(208) 332-1000
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: 02/05/2024, 4:28 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 32-1805