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House approves Health and Welfare maintenance budget after heated debate
Summary
The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 11-08, the maintenance budget for the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal 2026, after floor debate focused on the budget's size, cuts and reliance on federal funds. The bill passed 63-7.
The Idaho House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 11-08, the Department of Health and Welfare maintenance budget for fiscal year 2026, on March 20, 2025, by voice and recorded vote, 63-7.
The vote approved a maintenance budget the bill’s floor sponsor described as a pared-down funding plan; opponents called the total package “massive” and urged deeper cuts. Representative (District 18), who presented the measure, said the proposal is a maintenance budget that excludes forthcoming enhancement requests and conversion of some ongoing funds to one-time spending.
Supporters told colleagues the bill largely reflects policies…
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