Bill Summary
The bill proposes appropriations for various divisions within the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2026, totaling $5,278,828,500. It includes funding for youth safety, developmental disabilities, early learning, family partnerships, welfare, Medicaid, public health, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and more. The bill specifies funding sources, limits full-time positions, and includes provisions for fund transfers, reporting requirements, and specific program allocations. It introduces new directives for managing funds and programs, emphasizing accountability and efficient use of resources.
Overall Summary
The bill’s alignment with the metrics is mixed. It supports fiscal responsibility by detailing funding sources and limits, aligning with calls for government accountability and efficient use of resources. However, its extensive funding for government programs may be viewed as contrary to the preference for reducing government size and promoting private sector solutions. The bill does not directly address many specific metrics such as agriculture, water rights, or national defense, focusing instead on health and welfare appropriations.
Reason for Rating
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill focuses on detailed appropriations and limits on positions, which aligns with fiscal responsibility but does not directly address reducing government size or promoting privatization.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly impact citizen involvement in government processes or decision-making.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address education directly, focusing instead on health and welfare services.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address agricultural issues or policies.
ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address water rights or management.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address natural resources or environmental policies.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address energy policies or resources.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues related to national laboratories or research and development in energy or defense technologies.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address private property rights.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address state or federal land management.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address wildlife management.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address broader economic policies, focusing instead on specific appropriations for health and welfare.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 1)
The bill directly addresses health and welfare through substantial appropriations, aligning with the need for effective and accessible healthcare services.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues directly related to family values or marriage.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not specifically address policies impacting older Americans.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address law enforcement or judicial processes.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address national defense or border security.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address the election or appointment of judges.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues related to religious liberty.
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