H0283 – Governor’s Office Personnel Cost Allocation Prohibition

Oct 9, 2025

Bill Summary

The bill introduces a new section to the law that prohibits the governor from billing other departments or officers for the cost of personnel employed by the governor’s office. This change aims to clarify and restrict the governor’s ability to shift personnel costs to other state departments.

Overall Summary

The bill aligns positively with the metrics that emphasize fiscal responsibility, transparency, and reducing unnecessary government growth. It directly addresses the financial management within the government by ensuring that the governor’s office cannot transfer personnel costs to other departments, which supports the principles of clear and accountable government spending.

Rating: 1

Reason for Rating

ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 1)

The bill's prohibition on the governor billing other departments for personnel costs aligns with the principles of fiscal responsibility and transparency in government spending. It supports the expectation that government entities should fund their own programs, as outlined in Section 1E.

ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)

The bill does not directly impact citizen involvement in government processes or decision-making, thus it is neutral in relation to this metric.

ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 0)

The bill does not address issues related to education, making its impact neutral concerning this metric.

ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)

This bill does not pertain to agricultural policies or practices, so its impact on this metric is neutral.

ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)

The bill does not involve water management or policy, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.

ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 0)

The bill does not address environmental or natural resource issues, so it has a neutral impact on this metric.

ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)

The bill does not relate to energy policies or infrastructure, thus it is neutral in relation to this metric.

ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)

The bill does not impact the operations or policies of the Idaho National Laboratories, so its impact is neutral concerning this metric.

ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)

The bill does not involve issues of private property rights, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.

ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)

This bill does not address the management or administration of state and federal lands, so its impact on this metric is neutral.

ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)

The bill does not pertain to wildlife management practices or policies, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.

ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 0)

The bill does not directly impact economic policies or business practices, so its relevance to this metric is neutral.

ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 0)

The bill does not address health care or welfare policies, making its impact neutral concerning this metric.

ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)

The bill does not involve family or social policies, so its impact on this metric is neutral.

ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)

The bill does not address issues specifically related to older Americans, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.

ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 0)

The bill does not relate to law enforcement or judicial processes, thus it is neutral in relation to this metric.

ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 0)

The bill does not impact national defense or border security, so its impact is neutral concerning this metric.

ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)

The bill does not involve the election or appointment of judges, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.

ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)

The bill does not address issues of religious liberty, so its impact on this metric is neutral.

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