STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27995 / H0640
This is an FY 2021 trailer appropriation bill for the State Appellate Public Defender. It addresses the fiscal
impact of H319, which amends Section 19-870(1), Idaho Code, to expand the agency's appellate responsibilities
to include juvenile and misdemeanor appeals from the district court to the Idaho Court of Appeals and the Idaho
Supreme Court.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill provides an additional appropriation of $157,400 from the General Fund to the State Appellate Public
Defender for FY 2021. Of the total amount, $76,100 is in ongoing personnel costs, $8,800 is in ongoing
operating expenditures, $1,500 is in onetime operating expenditures, and $71,000 is in onetime capital outlay.
Contact:
Jared Hoskins
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4743
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: 03/13/2020, 2:54 PM