ID H0541

Appropriates $8,924,500 to the Department of Finance for fiscal year 2021 ($6,863,700 for personnel costs, $2,050,800 for operating expenditures, and $10,000 for capital outlay) from the State Regulatory Fund, Mortgage Recovery Fund, and Securities Investor Training Fund

Authorizes the Department of Finance with a maximum of 66.00 full-time equivalent positions during July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, with Governor authorization required for any increases

Grants continuous appropriation authority to reimburse persons for actual damages awarded by Idaho courts resulting from violations of the Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act by licensed mortgage brokers, lenders, or loan originators

Reappropriates up to $1,800,000 in unexpended balances from fiscal year 2020 for building and construction costs during fiscal year 2021

Appropriates an additional $1,800,000 from the State Regulatory Fund for operating expenditures during fiscal year 2020, with emergency status for immediate effect