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ID S1252

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government and Taxation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Officially titled the "Restraint of Government Uncontrolled Expansion (ROGUE) Act," adding new Section 67-3537 to Idaho Code
  • Caps annual maintenance budget increases for all state government entities — including departments, agencies, boards, commissions, institutions, and state colleges or universities — at the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the West Region over the 12 calendar months preceding budget submission
  • Freezes maintenance budgets at the prior fiscal year's level if the CPI-U reflects zero percent growth or a decrease
  • Allows exceptions to the budget cap for exigent situations, federally mandated expenditures, or sustained difficulties in meeting operational objectives
  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for limitations on increases in the annual maintenance budgets of state entities.

STATE BUDGETS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Finance

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/5/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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