Idaho S1453 - Rural Health Care Appropriation FY2027
Summary
Idaho Senate Bill 1453 was enacted on April 2, 2026, making appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care services for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the Senate 20-15 and the House 46-20 after standard legislative procedures. The legislation continues ongoing state funding for rural healthcare delivery programs administered through the Department of Health and Welfare.
What changed
Idaho S1453 enacts a new appropriations measure for rural health care services administered by the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027. The bill establishes state funding authorizations for rural healthcare delivery without creating new regulatory compliance obligations for private entities.
For affected parties, the bill primarily impacts state government agencies responsible for administering rural health programs. Healthcare providers serving rural Idaho communities may see changes in state funding availability or program parameters. The legislation does not impose penalties or compliance requirements on private businesses or individuals.
What to do next
- Monitor for Department of Health and Welfare implementation guidance
- Review agency budget allocations for rural health programs
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Idaho / S1453 Enacted S1453 S Enacted 2026-04-02
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
APPROPRIATIONS -- HEALTH AND WELFARE -- RURAL HEALTH -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
Bill Details
State Idaho
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/leg...
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Sponsors
Finance Committee Kevin Cook (Sen - R) Steve Miller (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-02 S Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor 2026-04-02 H Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate 2026-04-02 S Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker 2026-04-02 S Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling 2026-04-02 H to Senate 2026-04-02 H Title apvd 2026-04-02 H Rules Suspended: 2026-04-02 H Read second time; Filed for Third Reading 2026-04-01 H Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading 2026-04-01 H Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading 2026-04-01 S to House 2026-04-01 S Title apvd 2026-04-01 S Read third time in full -- PASSED 20-15-0 2026-04-01 S Read in full as required) 2026-04-01 S Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote 2026-04-01 S Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading 2026-04-01 S Reported Printed; referred to Finance 2026-04-01 S Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Votes
2026-04-01 Senate Third Reading Yea: 20 Nay: 15 2026-04-02 House Third Reading Yea: 46 Nay: 20
Committee Referrals
2026-04-01 S Judiciary and Rules 2026-04-01 S Finance
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
APPROPRIATIONS HEALTH AND WELFARE RURAL HEALTH Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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