This bill focuses on appropriations for community-based recovery centers and related programs for fiscal year 2026. It allocates $1,350,000 from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund to support eligible community-based recovery centers, which are defined as not-for-profit organizations providing support services to Idahoans at little or no cost. The bill outlines the criteria for these centers, including operational hours and types of services offered, and mandates oversight by the Department of Health and Welfare. The department is tasked with distributing funds, compiling reports from the centers, and ensuring compliance with the law. Additionally, the bill provides for the establishment of new recovery centers if existing ones are not operational and includes provisions for funding distribution and reporting criteria for youth assessment centers.
Furthermore, the bill appropriates additional funds to various state departments, including the Idaho State Police, the State Department of Education, and the Department of Juvenile Corrections, for various programs and services. It specifies a reduction in funding for Idaho Public Television and outlines conditions for the use of the Idaho Millennium Income Fund, emphasizing prioritization for programs addressing substance abuse prevention and treatment. The bill also includes reappropriation authority for unspent funds and establishes requirements for youth assessment centers to demonstrate sustainability and accountability. An emergency clause is included, making certain sections effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025.