Idaho sets aside $235,800 for the Secretary of State's office
Idaho provides $235,800 from its General Fund for staff and operating costs at the Secretary of State's office during fiscal year 2027.
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What it does
Idaho sets aside an additional $235,800 for the Secretary of State's office, including staff costs and operating expenses, for fiscal year 2027.
Argument forThe additional money could help the Secretary of State's office pay staff and operating costs during fiscal year 2027.
Argument againstThe added spending could draw on general tax money that might otherwise support other state needs.
More detail
The law sets aside an additional $235,800 from Idaho's General Fund for the Secretary of State's office. The money is for personnel costs and operating expenses at the Office of the Secretary of State. The appropriation covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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History
2026
Apr 2Reported Signed by Governor Brad Little on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 322 Effective: 07/01/2026Became Law
Apr 2Delivered to Governor at 10:38 a.m. on April 2, 2026To Governor
Apr 2Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to GovernorMinor
Apr 1Signed by President; returned to HouseMajor
Vote recorded Read third time in full –. Result: pass.Upper
Apr 1Received from the House enrolled/signed by SpeakerMajor
Apr 1Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to SenateMajor
Apr 1Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for EnrollingMinor
Apr 1Read third time in full – PASSED - 33-1-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Rabe, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Shippy, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woodward, Zito, ZuiderveldNAYS – BlaylockAbsent and excused – ForemanFloor Sponsor - GallowayTitle apvd - to HousePassed 2nd Chamber
Mar 31Read second time; filed for Third ReadingMinor
Mar 30Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second readingMinor
Mar 30Introduced, read first time; referred to: FinanceMinor
Mar 30Received from the House passed; filed for first reading