STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28750 / S1173
This is the FY 2022 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Public
Health Services. It appropriates a total of $195,882,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent
positions at 255.02. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance
at $11,650 per eligible FTP, extends the holiday for the employer's sick leave contribution rate for another
year, and restores funding for the employer's unemployment insurance contribution rate. The bill also provides
funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill
funds four line items, which provide $385,100 for changes in the MOU between the StateComm program in the
Emergency Medical Services program and the Idaho State Police; 1.00 FTP and $275,000 for an Alzheimer's
disease program coordinator in the Physical Health Program; $67,861,400 in onetime federal funds for funds
allocated to the state through the COVID Relief Act; and $300,000 from the General Fund for additional funds
for the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Program.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2021 Original Appropriation 238.02 9,767,200 45,810,100 71,269,600 126,846,900
Executive Holdback 0.00 (153,300) 0 0 (153,300)
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 16.00 0 0 124,457,700 124,457,700
FY 2021 Estimated Expenditures 254.02 9,613,900 45,810,100 195,727,300 251,151,300
Removal of Onetime Expenditures (2.00) (140,900) (170,000) (124,724,800) (125,035,700)
Base Adjustments 2.00 125,000 150,000 125,000 400,000
Restore Rescissions 0.00 153,300 0 0 153,300
FY 2022 Base 254.02 9,751,300 45,790,100 71,127,500 126,668,900
Benefit Costs 0.00 13,200 16,200 33,300 62,700
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 (4,500) 0 (2,400) (6,900)
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 71,300 87,200 177,500 336,000
FY 2022 Program Maintenance 254.02 9,831,300 45,893,500 71,335,900 127,060,700
9. EMS StateComm Receipt
Authority 0.00 0 385,100 0 385,100
12. Alzheimer's Disease Prog. Coord 1.00 275,000 0 0 275,000
14. COVID Relief Act 0.00 0 0 67,861,400 67,861,400
15. Additional Suicide Funds 0.00 300,000 0 0 300,000
FY 2022 Total 255.02 10,406,300 46,278,600 139,197,300 195,882,200
Chg from FY 2021 Orig Approp 17.00 639,100 468,500 67,927,700 69,035,300
% Chg from FY 2021 Orig Approp. 7.1% 6.5% 1.0% 95.3% 54.4%
Contact:
Jill A. Randolph
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4749
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: 03/05/2021, 1:48 PM
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: 03/05/2021, 1:48 PM