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H 964: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

Low

Analysis basis

OpenStates summary

What this bill does

Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.

Overall Score

68OUT OF 100

Score:68/100 civic fit

Risk:Low Risk

Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100

Constitutionality100%

Bipartisan80%

Public opinion50%

Bill summary

What changes

The bill sets the annual fiscal appropriation for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

Who is affected

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the public sectors relying on the department's wildlife and habitat management.

Requirements and enforcement

The department must operate within the fiscal bounds set by this legislation.

Costs and funding

Not stated in the available source.

When it takes effect

Effective July 1, 2026.

Potential benefits

Provides necessary funding to maintain existing agency programs, wildlife conservation, and operational stability.

Risks and tradeoffs

The summary lacks specific fiscal data and performance metrics, making it difficult to assess the adequacy of the appropriation.

What is still unknown

The specific dollar amounts and the balance between general funds and agency-generated revenue are unknown.

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Impact analysis

✦ AI analysis

Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.

Environment

Positive outlook

70%

Benefits

Ensures consistent funding for wildlife management
Supports ongoing conservation projects
Facilitates habitat protection programs

Risks

Risk of insufficient funding for emerging climate needs
Budgetary reliance on hunting and fishing license demand
Potential for limited focus on non-game species

Economy

Positive outlook

60%

Benefits

Ensures stable employment for department staff
Maintains operations that support outdoor recreation sectors
Provides budget predictability for departmental procurement

Risks

Adds to annual state fiscal commitments
Potential opportunity costs regarding general fund usage
Lack of detailed fiscal impact analysis in metadata

Society

No direct effect

Neutral — no direct effect identified.

Benefits

No material direct effect identified.

Risks

No material direct effect identified.

Technology Industry

No direct effect

Neutral — no direct effect identified.

Benefits

No material direct effect identified.

Risks

No material direct effect identified.

Civic Accountability

Positive outlook

75%

Benefits

Adheres to established state legislative budget process
Subject to executive approval and signing
Provides public record of departmental spending limits

Risks

Limited granular detail available for public scrutiny
Standardized appropriation processes lack individual accountability
Insufficient breakdown of expenditures in summary

Public Health & Safety

No direct effect

Neutral — no direct effect identified.

Benefits

No material direct effect identified.

Risks

No material direct effect identified.

How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note

Specific funding levels and line-item allocations are not disclosed in the provided metadata.

Analysis scope

Source provided is limited to a brief legislative abstract.

Where it stands

Official record

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026

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