This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with a total allocation of $18,305,000. The funding is designated for various programs, including administration, enforcement, fisheries, wildlife, and communications. Notably, the bill includes new appropriations from both state and federal funds, with specific amounts allocated for personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlay. For instance, it introduces $372,500 and $750,000 from federal funds for administration and fisheries, respectively, as well as $2,433,700 from federal funds for wildlife.

Additionally, the bill provides reappropriation authority for unexpended balances related to deferred maintenance projects and depredation funds, allowing the Department of Fish and Game to utilize these funds for nonrecurring expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year. An emergency clause is included, making certain sections of the bill effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislative action aims to ensure the Department has the necessary resources to effectively manage wildlife and fishery programs in Idaho.