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HB 480: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Behavioral Health Services Division for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Appropriates funds to Dept. of Health & Welfare for Behavioral Health divisions (Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention, Mental Health Services, Psychiatric Hospitalization) for FY2026 with net adjustments including reductions in some areas and FTP cuts. Provides FY2025 mid-year supplemental appropriations. Includes restrictions on DEI/critical race theory/transgender programming and requires report on child assessment alternatives. Signed into law April 4, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 4, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced April 2, 2025
Sponsors
- APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- April 3, 2025 — House: 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 - 25-10-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Le (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 303 Effective: 04/04/2025 SECTION 9-12; 07/01/2025 SECTION 1-8
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