Idaho Bills

Appropriates an additional $2,897,000 for the Permanent Building Fund for fiscal year 2016; authorizes the allocation of funds for specific projects for fiscal year 2016; appropriates $26,729,700 from the Permanent Building Fund for fiscal year 2017; authorizes the allocation of funds for specific projects for fiscal year 2017; provides legislative intent relating to utilization of matching funds; exempts the appropriation from certain provisions; and provides legislative intent relating to reallocation of project savings.

This is a FY 2016 supplemental appropriation to the Permanent Building Fund in the amount of $2,897,000 for three capital projects, as listed in the

Appropriates $39,630,900 to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 150.89; permits the department to exceed the 10% transfer limitations between programs for certain project grants; and provides carryover authority for the Capital Development Program.

This bill appropriates $3,336,700 from the General Fund, $31,396,400 from dedicated funds, and $4,897,800fromfederalfundsforatotalof$39,630,900totheDepartmentofParksandRecreation for fiscal year 2017. It caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 150.89. It includesfundingfortheincreasedcostsofhealthinsuranceandaccountsforanincreaseinstatewide cost allocation. This bill includes an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of the director and provides for the 27th payroll. It includes $2,405,900 in dedicated funding for park repairs and replacement items. The bill funds twelve line items. The first approves $78,700 and one position from park entry and camping fees for an interpretive education coordinator. The second provides $1,000,000 from the Recreational Fuels Capital Improvement Fund to match $600,000 from the Permanent Building Fund to construct a visitor center for Cascade State Park. The third is $650,000 from park entry and camping fees to construct five new deluxe cabins at Ponderosa State Park. Fourth is $38,000 fromrentalsandvendorfeestoinstallanewdoubleCXTvaulttoiletatHeyburnStatePark. Fifthis $38,000fromparkentryandcampingfeestoconstructanewdoubleCXTvaulttoiletatWinchester Lake State Park. Sixth is $30,000 from park entry and camping fees to construct an entry kiosk at the Ranch Unit of Castle Rocks State Park. The seventh is $50,000 from the Recreational Fuels Capital Improvement Fund to develop a day use area in the Sage Flat at Harriman State Park. The eighth is $10,000 from the Public Recreation Enterprise Fund to purchase and install a storage building at Bruneau Dunes State Park. The ninth is $35,000 from the Public Recreation Enterprise Fund to purchase and install two camper cabins at Castle Rocks State Park. The tenth is $2,100,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Registration Fund to develop a new 50-site campground loop at Farragut State Park. The el

Appropriates and transfers $750,000 from the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund to the Charter School Debt Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2017.

This is an FY 2017 appropriation and one-time transfer of $750,000 from the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund (ERRF) to the Charter School Debt Reserve Fund in the amount of $750,000 to be used in accordance with Section 33-5217, Idaho Code. The Charter School Debt Reserve Fund wascreatedthroughH309(2015Session)toassistqualifyingcharterschoolsinobtainingfavorable financing for facility improvements and construction.

Appropriates an additional $30,667,900 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Medicaid; and reduces the appropriation by $9,000,600 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Medicaid for a net appropriation increase of $21,667,300 for fiscal year 2016.

This is the fiscal year 2016 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Medicaid. This bill provides a net decrease of $1,085,500 from the General Fund but a net increase of $21,667,300 from all fund sources. Specifically the bill realigns the appropriation for the CHIP program between the General Funds, federal funds, and dedicated funds. This realignment returns $7,605,000 from the Basic Plan and Medicaid Administration and Medical Management Programs to the General Fund to align with current federal law that places the CHIP program at 100% federally funded. This bill also provides an additional $4,067,300 to the Coordinated Plan to pay the premiums and a small portion of the medical bills of Idahoans that are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. To stay in compliance with a federal court order, this bill provides an additional $17.6 million in the Enhanced Plan to keeptheparticipantsintheDevelopmentallyDisabledWaiverProgramattheirhighestbudgetsince 2011. Finally, this bill provides a shift in the Medicaid Administration and Medical Management Program of $1,281,600 from trustee and benefit payments to operating expenditures to account for an increased contract rate for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) pharmacy portion and to meet federally required reporting and data safeguarding requirements.

Appropriates $2,969,000 to the Commission for Pardons and Parole for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 33.

This bill appropriates $2,969,000 to the Commission for Pardons and Parole for FY 2017 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 33.00. For program maintenance, the bill includes funding for the employer's share of increased benefit costs and statewide cost allocation. It provides for an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of agency heads and funds the 27th payroll. Twolineitemsarealsoincluded,whichprovide: $38,300forpersonnelreclassificationand$23,000 one-time for a digital recording system.

Appropriates an additional $14,900 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Domestic Violence Council; increases the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions by 1.0 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Domestic Violence Council; and appropriates an additional $1,349,800 to the Department of Health and Welfare for Indirect Support Services for a total of $1,364,700 for fiscal year 2016.

This is a fiscal year 2016 supplemental appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Domestic Violence Council and Indirect Support Services. Thebillprovidesanadditional1.00FTPand$14,900fortheDomesticViolenceCounciltoprovide additional oversight for programs that receive funds related to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). VOCAfundsareawardedtolocalcommunity-basedorganizationsandpublicagenciesthatprovide services directly to victims of crime, throughout the state. Thebillalsoprovidesanadditional$1,349,800infederalfundsforone-timeoperatingexpenditures toreducetheneedforGeneralFundsandexpendfederalfundsthatthestatereceivedforITprojects. The department has been receiving an enhanced earned revenue rate (ERR) for various IT projects. This ERR provides 90% federal funding, which is significantly higher than the traditional 50% of federal match. Projects include the Medicaid Readiness Initiative and system modernization. Of the total appropriation bill, $13,900 is ongoing and the remainder is one-time.

Appropriates $27,791,900 to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 152.5.

Appropriates $27,791,900 to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 152.5. The bill includes funding for the employer's share of increased benefit costs; replacement items; changes made in the statewide cost allocation plan; an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of agency heads; and the 27th payroll. Line item 1 provides $1,270,600 for implementing the requirements of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Under this act, Idaho is required to spend 15% of its Vocational Rehabilitation grant on certain qualified disabled student pre-employment transition to work services. This level of funding will be used for assessment, training, tools, education, supplies, transportation, medical and other items to assist youth with disabilities prepare for and secure employment. Line item 2 provides $340,000 to restore the Extended Employment Services Program back to 90% of 2009 funding levels, and will allow the agency to reduce the number of individuals on the wait list by approximately 80. This program provides people with the most significant disabilities with employment opportunities in both non-integrated settings, or with a competitive job in the community.

Appropriates $103,048,600 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the divisions of Child Welfare, Services for the Developmentally Disabled, and Service Integration for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the three divisions to 731.46; provides for General Fund transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; limits transfers for trustee and benefit payments; provides for program integrity; provides legislative intent on educating children in the department's care; and directs expenditures for Head Start.

This is the fiscal year 2017 appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for three divisions: Child Welfare, Services for Developmentally Disabled, and Service Integration. It includes $34,646,500 from the General Fund, $3,608,900 from dedicated funds, $64,793,200 from federal funds, and 731.46 FTP for a total appropriation of $103,048,600. The bill also includes three sections of department-wide legislative intent language, one section for Child Welfare, and one section for Service Integration. All divisions include standard budget adjustments for the changes in employee benefit costs, statewide cost allocation, 27th payroll and the 3% merit-based change in employee compensation that is to be awarded at the discretion of the director. The Child Welfare Division includes the Child Welfare and Foster Assistance and Payments Programs. Within this division, there was a $9,500 shift from the General Fund to federal funds as a nondiscretionary adjustment due to changes in the state's FMAP rate. There is also one approved line item that adds $260,000 to conduct a study that will identify the next step for replacing the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS). This system is used to document and track case information and to process payments to foster families for any services related to the care of eligible children. The Services for Developmentally Disabled Division also includes a $6,000 shift from the General Fund to federal funds for changes related to the FMAP rate. This division was approved for one line item to transfer $169,100 from trustee and benefit payments to personnel costs. This transfer will be used to reclassify 11 positions in the Infant Toddler Program. The reclassification, once complete,wouldbringthenumberofearlyinterventiontherapists(occupationaltherapists,physical therapists, and speech pathologists) to a total of 21 or three per region. Service Integration was a maintenance budget and only included standard budget ad

Appropriates an additional $2,114,300 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Benefit Payments Program; and appropriates an additional $1,263,800 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Healthcare Policy Initiatives Program for a total of $3,378,100 for fiscal year 2016.

This is a fiscal year 2016 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Benefit Payments Program, and the Healthcare Policy Initiatives Program. The bill provides an additional $2,114,300 from federal funds for the Division of Welfare's Benefit Payments Program for caseload growth in the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP). The ICCP provides funding to child care providers on behalf of Idahoan's that are at, or lower than, 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and are either working or attending an accredited institution of higher learning. The bill also provides $1,263,800 from federal funds for the Healthcare Policy Initiatives Program for expenses related to the State Healthcare Innovation Plan (SHIP) grant. The SHIP grant is intended to transform the current volume-based system of health care to a value-based system of care. All funding in the bill is ongoing, and for both programs provides a total of $3,378,100, all from federal funds.

Appropriates and transfers an additional $13,140,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2016; appropriates $20,274,700 to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 138; provides a dedicated fund cash transfer; provides notification of a contract renewal or extension; directs continuation of health insurance premium cost sharing with state employees; and provides legislative intent regarding the employee group insurance plan structure.

ThisisanFY2016supplementalappropriationtotheDepartmentofAdministrationof$13,140,000 from the General Fund to maintain the contractually required minimum beginning reserve fund balance in FY 2017 with Blue Cross of Idaho. The amount is based on projected estimates related to utilization and plan costs. This is also the FY 2017 appropriation to the Department of Administration in the amount of $20,274,700 with full-time equivalent positions capped at 138. It includes $148,500 for the increased cost of benefits, $14,000 in inflationary adjustments to pay for increased security costs at the State Capitol Building, $107,200 for replacement items, $140,200 for statewide cost allocation, an increase of $258,600 for an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees, and $312,200 for the one-time cost of the 27th payroll period that will occur in FY 2017. This bill also provides funding for four line items: Line item #1 shifts $50,000 in personnel costs between programs for a net increase of $0, in order to better align appropriations to anticipated expenditures across the entire department. The Insurance Management Program, which includes group insurance and risk management, has experienced management turnover in FY 2016. Attracting new management staff and other program reorganizations have put pressure on an already tight personnel budget. The changes will accommodate program restructuring and provide sufficient appropriation for vacation payoff, if necessary, without forcing the programs to leave critical positions vacant. Line item #2 provides $78,100 for maintenance and utility costs. Revenue for the Capitol Mall is increasing in FY 2017 with the addition of new tenants in the Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center. Rent fees pay for repairs, janitorial services, security, landscaping, and utilities necessary to operate the Capitol Mall facilities and this line item provides the appropriation the department needs to spend the increased

Appropriates $2,337,200 to the Lava Hot Springs Foundation for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 13.8.

Appropriates $6,316,300 to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 52.

Appropriates $9,289,500 from the General Fund to the Public Health Districts for fiscal year 2017.

Appropriates $51,402,600 to the Department of Juvenile Corrections for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 412.

This bill appropriates $51,402,600 to the Department of Juvenile Corrections for FY 2017 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 412.00. The bill includes funding for the employer's share of increased benefit costs, inflationary adjustments, replacement items, and accounts for decreases in statewide cost allocation. It provides for an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of agency heads and funds the 27th payroll. Line items include: $73,700 and 1.00 FTP for a clinician position; 1.00 FTP and the transfer of $42,100 in operating expenditures to personnel costs to fund a maintenance craftsman position; $25,300 for POST training; $6,600 for a personnel cost shortfall associated with 1.50 FTP; a net-zero program transfer of $50,000 for the Community Incentive Program; a net-zero program transfer of $55,000 for additional POST training; $14,100 for travel costs; and the reduction of $900,000 from the Community-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program to align the agency's budget with program needs.

Appropriates $13,878,400 to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 12.63; and expresses legislative intent with regard to sage-grouse conservation actions.

Appropriates $283,400 to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2017; and limits the number of authorized full-time positions to 3.

Appropriates $66,709,900 to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2017; and exempts the appropriation from object and program transfer limitations.

Appropriates $24,282,700 to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 205.6; and exempts the Attorney General from object and program transfer limitations.

Appropriates $97,605,000 to the divisions of Mental Health, Psychiatric Hospitalization, and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the three divisions to 695.58; provides for General Fund transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; directs expenditures for trustee and benefit payments; provides for program integrity; limits transfers of legislative appropriations; clarifies responsibility for education of certain children in state care; directs an interagency payment; provides legislative intent relating to a crisis center location; requires an annual report on community support for the Idaho Falls Crisis Center; and provides for reappropriation for the Adult Mental Health Program.

Appropriates $4,035,800 to the State Treasurer for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 26; provides for reappropriation authority for the LGIP Fund; provides legislative intent regarding conference-related activities; provides legislative intent regarding payment of bank service fees; and provides legislative intent regarding mitigation of bank service fees.

This bill appropriates $4,035,800 to the State Treasurer for FY 2017 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 26.00. For program maintenance, the bill includes funding for the employer's share of increased benefit costs as well as decreases for statewide cost allocation. It includes an annualization and increase for the State Treasurer's salary changes, as provided by Section 59-501, Idaho Code. The bill also provides for an ongoing 3% merit-based increase in employee compensation for permanent employees to be distributed at the discretion of agency heads and funds the 27th payroll. One line item is included, which provides $60,000 in ongoing dedicated funds for a third-party to audit the financial statements of the various investment pools managed by the State Treasurer. Under budget law exceptions, the State Treasurer is provided with carryover authority of unspent appropriations from FY 2016 for the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) Fund. The bill also expresses legislative intent regarding conference related activity, payment of bank service fees, and mitigation of bank service fees.

Appropriates an additional $222,300 from the General Fund to the Idaho State Police for the Forensic Services Program for fiscal year 2017; and authorizes an additional 3 full-time equivalent positions.

Appropriates an additional $222,300 from the General Fund to the Idaho State Police for the Forensic Services Program for fiscal year 2017; and authorizes an additional three (3) full-time equivalent positions.

Appropriates $10,312,300 for the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for fiscal year 2017.

This is the FY 2017 appropriation to the Public Schools Support Program Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind in the amount of $10,312,300. This is a 16.9% increase from the General Fund and 16.4% overall. This appropriation provides for increased cost of benefits, one-time replacement items to replace a school bus and two sedans, the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation and an increase in endowment funds. This budget includes ten line items. Line item 1 provides $79,200 to hire one campus instructor certified for elementary aged children who are blind and visually impaired. Line item 2 provides $39,600 from the General Fund for one-half of the costs to hire an assistive technology specialist in the campus program to address the growing need for expertise in the field of blind and low-vision education. The other half of these costs are found in line item #11. Line item 3 provides $79,200 to hire one campus instructor certified for elementary aged children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Line item 4 provides $3,000 one-time from the General Fund to purchase new textbooks for the middle-school math and health curricula. Line item 6 provides $350,000 one-time to replenish the school's contingency fund. Line item 7 provides $79,200 to hire a sign language interpreter to help staff communicate with schooldistrictpersonnelandfamilieswhoareinexperiencedinsignlanguage. Lineitem8provides $79,200 to hire an outreach educator to address a growing number of students receiving services who are located at school districts and charter schools. Line item 10 provides $15,000 ongoing from the General Fund for professional development for all certificated staff educators. Line item 11provides$39,600forone-halfofcostsofhiringanassistivetechnologyspecialistintheoutreach program. The other one-half of the funding is included in line item 2. Line item 12 provides $189,500 to reopen a campus cottage to address increasing enrollment. Of this amount, $17