House Bill 308 - Summary

• Appropriates $44,939,600 to the Idaho Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) across eight programs including Administration, Animal Industries, Agricultural Resources, Plant Industries, Agricultural Inspections, Market Development, Animal Damage Control, and Sheep and Goat Health Board.

• Limits the Department of Agriculture to a maximum of 209 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2018, with the Governor required to notify the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee of any additional positions authorized.

• Appropriates $171,300 to the Idaho State Police Patrol Program from the Miscellaneous Revenue Fund, consisting of $80,000 for personnel costs, $50,000 for operating expenditures, and $41,300 for capital outlay.

• Authorizes one additional full-time equivalent position for the Idaho State Police Patrol Program during fiscal year 2018.

• Directs the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to maximize Watercraft Inspection Program funding to prevent zebra mussels and aquatic invasive species in Idaho waters, including use of roving inspection stations and expanded holiday hours, and requires a report to legislative committees on data gathering results and federal funding efforts by the 2018 legislative session.