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SB 1252: STATE BUDGETS – Adds to existing law to provide for limitations on increases in the annual maintenance budgets of state entities.

Adds new Idaho Code § 67-3537, the 'Restraint of Government Uncontrolled Expansion (ROGUE) Act,' limiting annual maintenance budget increases for state entities to the west region CPI increase, with exceptions for exigent situations, federal mandates, or operational needs. Effective July 1, 2026.

Status

Reported Printed (February 5, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 4, 2026

Sponsors

  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • February 4, 2026 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to Finance

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