Idaho law funds liquor division operations and capital purchases in 2027
For fiscal 2027, Idaho law sets aside $1,673,000 from the Liquor Control Fund, split between daily costs and major purchases.
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What it does
The State Liquor Division receives $1,673,000 for daily costs and major purchases during fiscal 2027.
Argument forThe money could help the division cover daily work and major purchases during fiscal 2027.
Argument againstThe set amounts could limit the division's ability to shift money between daily costs and major purchases as needs change.
More detail
The law sets aside $1,673,000 for the State Liquor Division. The money comes from the Liquor Control Fund and is for the State Liquor Division. The money covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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History
2026
Apr 2Reported Signed by Governor Brad Little on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 194 Effective: 07/01/2026Became Law
Mar 27Delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on March 26, 2026To Governor
Mar 26Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to GovernorMinor
Mar 26Signed by President; returned to HouseMajor
Mar 26Received from the House enrolled/signed by SpeakerMajor
Mar 25Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to SenateMajor
Mar 25Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for EnrollingMinor
Mar 24Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 27-7-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Lakey, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Rabe, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Shippy, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, WoodwardNAYS – Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Grow, Kohl, Lenney, Zito, ZuiderveldAbsent and excused – Bjerke(Bjerke)Floor Sponsor - Ward-EngelkingTitle apvd - to HousePassed 2nd Chamber
Vote recorded Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full –. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 24Read second time; filed for Third ReadingMinor
Mar 23Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second readingMinor
Mar 20Introduced, read first time; referred to: FinanceMinor
Mar 20Received from the House passed; filed for first reading