Idaho would send liquor revenue to law enforcement and local governments

Idaho would transfer $5 million each year from its liquor account to the Idaho law enforcement fund. The money would go to the Idaho law enforcement fund established in state law. The money would come from the balance left after paying the state liquor division’s liquor purchase and operating costs. The annual transfer would begin in fiscal year 2027. If enacted, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Idaho would divide the remaining liquor account money between state funds and local governments. Local governments’ share would cover payments to cities, counties, and county court funds. The state would first pay liquor division costs and make the listed annual transfers for education, treatment, welfare, courts, and law enforcement. This division would begin in fiscal year 2027.