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HB 477: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE – FOSTER AND ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2026.
Appropriates additional $420,500 to Department of Health and Welfare's Foster and Assistance Payments Program for FY2026 extended foster care services ($222,900 General Fund, $197,600 Federal Funds). Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Bill signed by Governor (Chapter 301).
Status
Signed by Governor (April 4, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced April 1, 2025
Sponsors
- APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (do_pass)
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – PASSED - 30-5-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keys (passed)
- April 3, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 4, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 4, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 10:36 a.m. on April 4, 2025
- April 4, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2025 Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 07/01/2025
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