STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27970 / S1413
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Agriculture. It appropriates a total of
$47,559,800 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 216.00. For benefit costs,
the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and
temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items
includes $870,800 for network and server equipment, two vehicles and accessories, a ten-wheel truck, lab
equipment, and inspection equipment. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in
employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20
job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds six line items, which provide a net-zero
internal transfer of 1.00 FTP and $94,700 from the Agricultural Resources Program to the Administration
Program to hire a Farm Forward Program Manager; $2,000,000 for the department's match for the new
Agriculture Lab; 0.67 FTP and $54,300 from the Weights and Measures Inspection Fund for salaries previously
covered by a onetime General Fund appropriation; $31,800 for a CEC and benefit adjustment for inspectors
in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; a shift of $88,900 from federal funds to dedicated funds for a pest
program specialist that was previously covered by a federal grant; and $50,000 from the Commercial Feed
and Fertilizer Fund for moving costs at the College of Southern Idaho. Also included are adjustments to pay
the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the
Chinden Campus; software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core
systems and to maintain agency-specific software; consolidation of technology services; and billings in excess
of current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/11/2020, 1:57 PM
 FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 220.00 12,037,400 26,738,700 6,392,900 45,169,000
1. Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 (10,800) (29,700) (4,100) (44,600)
1% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (120,400) 0 0 (120,400)
Deficiency Warrants 0.00 129,300 0 0 129,300
Cash Transfers and Adjustments 0.00 (129,300) 0 0 (129,300)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 220.00 11,906,200 26,709,000 6,388,800 45,004,000
Removal of Onetime Expenditures (0.67) (53,800) (914,200) (8,600) (976,600)
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
Restore Rescissions 0.00 131,200 29,700 4,100 165,000
FY 2021 Base 219.33 11,983,600 25,824,500 6,384,300 44,192,400
Benefit Costs 0.00 (28,200) (51,500) (5,500) (85,200)
Replacement Items 0.00 0 870,800 0 870,800
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 0 16,700 0 16,700
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 97,100 209,100 34,800 341,000
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 219.33 12,052,500 26,869,600 6,413,600 45,335,700
1. Farm Forward Program 0.00 0 0 0 0
2. Match for Ag. Lab - PBF 0.00 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
3. Weights and Measures Inspector 0.67 0 54,300 0 54,300
4. Fresh Fruit and Veg Inspectors 0.00 0 31,800 0 31,800
5. Pest Control Specialist 0.00 0 88,900 (88,900) 0
6. CSI Office Space Move 0.00 0 50,000 0 50,000
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 1,500 2,200 0 3,700
OITS 2 - Servers and Licensing 0.00 100 128,200 0 128,300
OITS 3 - Agency Tech Consolidation, Phase
II (4.00) 47,400 148,200 0 195,600
OITS 4 - Agency Billings 0.00 100 0 0 100
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (239,700) 0 0 (239,700)
FY 2021 Total 216.00 11,861,900 29,373,200 6,324,700 47,559,800
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp (4.00) (175,500) 2,634,500 (68,200) 2,390,800
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. (1.8%) (1.5%) 9.9% (1.1%) 5.3%
Contact:
Rob J Sepich
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4742
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/11/2020, 1:57 PM