StateIdaho

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

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEEEnacted

H 964 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Ensures continued funding for state-led wildlife conservation
  • Supports management of state natural resources

Risks

  • No explicit detail provided on how funds are allocated between conservation vs administrative costs

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Maintains agency payroll and operational activity

Risks

  • Appropriation represents state expenditure rather than direct economic stimulation

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Sustains public access to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation

Risks

  • No direct sector effect beyond standard agency maintenance
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Total funding levels may shift agency priorities not explicitly detailed

Limitation

Analysis derived from summary text only

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Where it stands

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

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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