Votes at a glance: March 19 Idaho Senate — budget transfers, agency appropriations, confirmations and housekeeping bills

The Idaho Senate on March 19 took final action on multiple bills and confirmed several gubernatorial appointments. Debate ranged from multi‑page technical bills to short budget transfers; most measures passed on final reading.

Key votes and outcomes (Senate action on final reading unless noted):

- Senate Bill 11‑72 (Finance): Approved — transfers $140,900 within Department of Commerce programs for a net zero budget impact; passed on final consideration and will be transmitted to the House. (Sponsor: Senator Hart; roll call: title approved after pass.)

- Senate Bill 11‑73 (Finance; Department of Juvenile Corrections appropriation): Approved — authorizes modest enhancements (total $1,057,600, ongoing portion $1,057,600 one‑time referenced) for radio upgrades, residential substance abuse treatment and IT replacements; passed 33 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent/excused and will be transmitted to the House. (Sponsor: Senator Wintrow.)

- Senate Bill 11‑74 (Finance; Industrial Commission appropriation): Approved — additional appropriation drawn from dedicated funds, described as a 3.3% increase over base but a 9.1% reduction versus an earlier year; passed the Senate (tally reported on floor: 27 ayes, 7 nays, 1 absent/excused). (Sponsor: Senator Cook.)

- Senate Bill…