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ID H0869

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $127,700 in additional funding to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)
  • Allocates $62,700 from the Rehabilitation Revenue and Refunds Fund ($34,300 for operating expenditures, $28,400 for trustee and benefit payments)
  • Allocates $65,000 from the Adaptive Aids and Appliances Fund for operating expenditures only
  • Directs the Commission to prioritize funding for sight restoration services to preserve, stabilize, and restore vision for eligible individuals
  • Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relates to the appropriation for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027.

APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Finance

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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