This bill appropriates additional funds to the Judicial Branch of Idaho for the fiscal year 2026, specifically for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total amount allocated is $5,190,300, which includes specific appropriations for various court divisions: $218,000 for the Supreme Court, $113,700 for the Court of Appeals, and $2,290,600 for District Courts. Notably, the bill includes an insertion of $2,568,000 for the Magistrate Division, which breaks down into personnel costs of $2,538,600, operating expenditures of $22,400, and capital outlay of $7,000.
Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately on July 1, 2025. This urgency underscores the need for the additional funding to support the operations of the Judicial Branch in Idaho.