This bill appropriates funds for public safety for the fiscal year 2026, specifically allocating resources to the Department of Correction, the Department of Juvenile Corrections, and the Idaho State Police. It outlines the total amounts designated for various programs and expense classes, including personnel costs, operating expenditures, capital outlay, and benefit payments. Notably, the bill includes new appropriations from the Miscellaneous Revenue Fund and Federal Grant Fund, which are inserted into the budget for various departments, enhancing their financial resources for the upcoming fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill establishes a limit on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions across the departments, with specific numbers allocated for each department. It exempts the Department of Correction from certain program transfer limitations, allowing for more flexibility in managing its appropriated funds. The bill also mandates accountability reports and management reviews to ensure that funds are used for their intended purposes, and it declares an emergency to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2025.