House Bill 772 Summary

• Appropriates $1,252,337,800 to the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) across multiple programs including Transportation Services, Motor Vehicles, Highway Operations, and Contract Construction & Right-of-Way Acquisition.

• Authorizes a maximum of 1,648 full-time equivalent positions for the Idaho Transportation Department during fiscal year 2023, with any increases requiring Governor approval and notification to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

• Provides reappropriation authority for unexpended balances from fiscal year 2022 in the Capital Facilities Program (up to $250,000,000), Contract Construction and Right-of-Way Acquisition Division, and Airport Development Grants and Capital Improvements.

• Authorizes transfer of up to $4,800,000 from the State Highway (Dedicated) Fund to the GARVEE Debt Service Fund for the approximately $65,100,000 federal bond payment required in fiscal year 2023.

• Transfers $120,000,000 from the General Fund to the Strategic Initiatives Program (Dedicated) Fund and $80,000,000 from the General Fund to the Local Highway Distribution Fund; requires Division of Motor Vehicles to report on software compatibility issues by October 1, 2022.