This bill appropriates funds to the Judicial Branch of Idaho for the fiscal year 2027, totaling $100,502,600. The appropriations are allocated across various programs, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and the Guardian Ad Litem Program, with specific amounts designated for personnel costs, operating expenditures, capital outlay, and benefit payments. Notably, the bill includes new appropriations from the Federal Grant Fund and the Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Family Court Services Fund, which are aimed at enhancing judicial operations and services.
Additionally, the bill exempts the Judicial Branch from certain expense class and program transfer limitations, allowing for more flexibility in managing the appropriated funds. It also outlines requirements for retirement contributions to the Judges' Retirement Fund and provides reappropriation authority for unexpended balances from the American Rescue Plan Act. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2026, to ensure the timely allocation of resources to the Judicial Branch.