STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31595 / H0703
This appropriation to the University of Idaho Agriculture Research and Extension Service provides
enhancements to the FY 2025 maintenance budget that include occupancy costs at the Idaho Center for Plant
and Soil Health in Parma, new faculty positions in irrigation and forestry, the continuation of adult literacy
programs, and the additional 2% CEC.
FISCAL NOTE
This appropriation provides an additional $1,261,000 to the maintenance appropriation provided to the
Agriculture Research and Extension Service found in House Bill 458. Table 1 shows incremental adjustments
to the budget found in the bill, of which the ongoing increase is $1,261,100, and there are no onetime
appropriations. Table 2 shows all the adjustments leading to the FY 2025 Total. The total budget for
Agriculture Research and Extension Service is $38,499,000.
Table 1 FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
1. Parma Plant and Soil Health Funding 0.37 232,600 0 0 232,600
2. Irrigation and Forestry Faculty Positions 2.00 322,200 0 0 322,200
3. Adult Computer Literacy 0.00 0 0 142,000 142,000
Additional 2% Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 564,200 0 0 564,200
FY 2025 Budget Enhancements 2.37 1,119,000 0 142,000 1,261,000
% Chg from FY 2025 Maintenance 0.7% 3.0% 36.4% 3.4%
Table 2 FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2024 Original Appropriation 340.21 36,798,300 0 390,100 37,188,400
Expenditure Adjustments (1.25) 0 0 0 0
FY 2024 Estimated Expenditures 338.96 36,798,300 0 390,100 37,188,400
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2025 Base 338.96 36,798,300 0 390,100 37,188,400
Personnel Benefit Costs 0.00 (232,500) 0 0 (232,500)
1% Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 282,100 0 0 282,100
FY 2025 Program Maintenance - HB 458 338.96 36,847,900 0 390,100 37,238,000
FY 2025 Budget Enhancements 2.37 1,119,000 0 142,000 1,261,000
FY 2025 Total 341.33 37,966,900 0 532,100 38,499,000
Chg from FY 2024 Orig Approp 1.12 1,168,600 0 142,000 1,310,600
% Chg from FY 2024 Orig Approp. 0.3% 3.2% 36.4% 3.5%
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: 03/06/2024, 10:27 AM
Contact:
Representative James Petzke
(208) 332-1043
Senator Van 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: 03/06/2024, 10:27 AM