Idaho House approves 4% budget cuts in current year for most state agencies

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 458

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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The Idaho House of Representatives voted 48-22 on Friday to approve 4% state budget cuts for most state agencies and departments in the current fiscal year 2026 budget.

The cuts were included in Senate Bill 1331, which is also referred to as the fiscal year 2026 budget rescission act. The bill reduces overall state funding by $192.7 million in the current year, including cutting $131.3 million from the general fund portion of the state …

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