Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
H 949: APPROPRIATIONS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
H 949 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 339 Effective: 04/10/2026 SECTION 6; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-5 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides biennial appropriations for the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Who is affected
State agencies, workforce participants, and students involved in STEM programs.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must manage programs within the allocated biennial budget constraints.
Costs and funding
The total dollar amount of the appropriation is not specified in the provided metadata.
When it takes effect
Effective date 04/10/2026 for Section 6; 07/01/2026 for Sections 1-5.
Potential benefits
Ensures continued funding for critical job training and STEM education resources.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for inefficient fund distribution and lack of transparent performance metrics.
What is still unknown
The exact monetary value of the appropriations and the specific program changes directed within the agencies.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides predictable biennial funding for job training
- Supports infrastructure for workforce readiness programs
- Ensures continuity for economic development agencies
Risks
- Risk of inefficient allocation across programs
- Lack of performance metrics in current metadata
- Potential misalignment with fast-changing labor market needs
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases resources for math and science education
- Strengthens the academic pipeline for STEM careers
- Enhances equitable access to technical skill training
Risks
- Static funding may not meet rising program demand
- Potential for uneven service delivery across regions
- Difficulty in tracking real-world social impact
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Appropriation effectiveness is dependent on agency management rather than legislative instruction.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract, lacking specific appropriation amounts.
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Where it stands
Official recordReported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 339 Effective: 04/10/2026 SECTION 6; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-5
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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