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ID HCR037
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lucas Cayler
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee not to appropriate approximately $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds awarded to Idaho
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Calls on the State Treasurer to return all Rural Health Transformation Program funds to the United States Treasury
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Cites concerns that the funds represent borrowed money adding to the nearly $39 trillion national debt, similar to American Rescue Plan Act funds accepted in 2021
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Argues that additional federal health spending will not improve rural health outcomes but will increase healthcare inflation, noting the U.S. already spends over $15,000 per person (18% of GDP) on healthcare
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References Senate Bill 1264 and House Bill 862, which would establish the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund in the state treasury under a new Chapter 25 in Title 56, Idaho Code
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature and calls on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee and the State Treasurer to return rural health transformation funds to the United States Treasury.
RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION FUNDS
Last Action
Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
3/23/2026