This bill appropriates additional funds for various state agencies in Idaho for the fiscal year 2026. Specifically, it allocates $28,900 to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, $32,600 to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and $176,700 to the Idaho State Lottery, all for capital outlay. Additionally, it provides $289,200 to the Brand Inspection Division, which includes an insertion of $282,000 for capital outlay. The Commission of Pardons and Parole receives $12,600 for operating expenditures, while the Public Utilities Commission is allocated $114,100, which includes an insertion of $108,600 for capital outlay. Finally, Idaho Public Television is appropriated $342,400 for capital outlay.
The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect on July 1, 2025. This expedited implementation underscores the urgency of the funding needs for these agencies to ensure they can continue their operations effectively in the upcoming fiscal year.