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StateIdahoEnacted
H 976: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of funds for strategic initiatives and local highway districts.
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
H 976 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 326 Effective: 04/10/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes the transfer and appropriation of funds to support strategic initiatives and provide financial resources to local highway districts.
Who is affected
Local highway districts and entities responsible for state-level strategic initiatives.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective date of April 10, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved local road conditions and support for targeted strategic state initiatives.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of public transparency regarding the specific list of projects or strategic goals funded.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amounts, project timelines, and oversight mechanisms for these funds are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
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Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Downside severity and sector-specific impacts cannot be verified due to lack of granular text.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordReported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 326 Effective: 04/10/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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