STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31491 / S1385
This appropriation to the Idaho Commission for Libraries provides enhancements to the FY 2025 budget that
include funding for summer STEM programs, the continuation of the digital access for all Idahoans grant, the
additional 2% CEC, and reappropriation authority.
FISCAL NOTE
This appropriation provides an additional $842,500 to the maintenance appropriation provided to Economic
Development agencies found in Senate Bill 1270. The table below shows incremental adjustments to the budget
for FY 2025, of which the ongoing increase is $92,500 and $750,000 is appropriated onetime. The total budget
for the Idaho Commission for Libraries is $7,459,000.
Table 1 FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
1. Summer STEM Programs 0.00 40,000 0 0 40,000
48. Digital Access for All Idahoans Grant 0.00 0 0 750,000 750,000
Additional 2% Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 38,000 0 14,500 52,500
FY 2025 Budget Enhancements 0.00 78,000 0 764,500 842,500
% Chg from FY 2025 Maintenance 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 41.1% 12.7%
Table 2 FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2024 Original Appropriation 35.50 4,618,800 70,000 7,126,400 11,815,200
Prior Year Reappropriation 0.00 0 597,200 250,000 847,200
FY 2024 Total Appropriation 35.50 4,618,800 667,200 7,376,400 12,662,400
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (28,900) (597,200) (5,518,300) (6,144,400)
FY 2025 Base 35.50 4,589,900 70,000 1,858,100 6,518,000
Personnel Benefit Costs 0.00 (6,500) 0 (4,900) (11,400)
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 83,700 0 0 83,700
1% Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 19,000 0 7,200 26,200
FY 2025 Program Maintenance - SB 1270 35.50 4,686,100 70,000 1,860,400 6,616,500
FY 2025 Budget Enhancements 0.00 78,000 0 764,500 842,500
FY 2025 Total 35.50 4,764,100 70,000 2,624,900 7,459,000
Chg from FY 2024 Orig Approp 0.00 145,300 0 (4,501,500) (4,356,200)
% Chg from FY 2024 Orig Approp. 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% (63.2%) (36.9%)
Contact:
Senator Kevin Cook
(208) 332-1358
Representative Clay Handy
(208) 332-1074
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: 03/01/2024, 8:21 AM