Idaho House Bill 549 Summary

• State public institutions of higher education (University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, and Lewis-Clark State College) may withdraw from state liability insurance services upon approval by the State Board of Education, provided they maintain minimum coverage amounts and give 18 months' prior written notice.

• The State Board of Education gains authority to approve withdrawals from state services based on fiscal savings, with institutions required to provide 18 months' notice to the affected agency or a mutually agreed-upon date.

• State public institutions of higher education may withdraw from Department of Administration services including communications equipment, group insurance, and risk management services upon State Board approval, with option to rejoin under mutually agreed terms.

• The State Board of Education may request the Department of Administration provide services to higher education institutions, with services delivered on mutually agreed-upon terms.

• Multiple technical amendments clarify definitions, correct code references, and align employment compensation provisions across state employee classifications regarding overtime and compensatory time eligibility.