Reason for Rating
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill's reallocation of funds and budget adjustments reflect an attempt at fiscal responsibility but also involve significant government intervention in financial allocations, which could be seen as contrary to the call for reduced government size and cost.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly address issues of citizen involvement in government processes, thus it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 1)
The transfer of funds to the Public School Income Fund aligns with the emphasis on supporting educational funding and could be seen as an effort to improve the quality of education, which aligns with the metric's focus on educational support and funding.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not specifically address agricultural issues, leading to a neutral rating in relation to this metric.
ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)
There are no provisions in the bill directly related to water management or policy, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not include language pertaining to natural resources and environmental management, hence it has a neutral rating here.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address energy policies or initiatives, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)
There are no changes related to the Idaho National Laboratories or related research and development, resulting in a neutral rating.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve issues related to private property rights, thus it does not impact this metric.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address state or federal land management, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)
There are no provisions concerning wildlife management in the bill, so it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 0)
While the bill involves fiscal management, it does not directly address broader economic growth strategies or regulatory changes impacting commerce and industry, leading to a neutral rating.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not include measures related to health care systems or welfare policies, thus it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues directly related to family values or policies impacting family structures, resulting in a neutral rating.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)
There are no specific provisions affecting older Americans, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address law enforcement, judicial processes, or related justice issues, so it has a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 1)
The additional appropriations for the Military Division and adjustments to military salaries align with the emphasis on national defense and support for military readiness.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve the election or appointment of judges, leading to a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)
There are no changes in the bill that directly affect religious liberties, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.
