Committee approves $777,100 one-time restoration for children's and adult mental health services
March 12, 2026 | JOINT, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
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Alex Williamson reviewed cuts resulting from the 2% rescission that affected both children's and adult mental health programs, totaling $777,100 ongoing. A committee member moved a one-time $777,100 general-fund addition for FY2027 to restore the program.
Supporters stressed that reduced funding would eliminate designated examiners required by law to assess people placed on psychiatric hold and could delay evaluations and care. One sponsor noted the funding was important to a lawsuit the state has pending and to ensure clinicians are available to assess patients.
The committee approved the one-time restoration and carried a do-pass recommendation.
Supporters stressed that reduced funding would eliminate designated examiners required by law to assess people placed on psychiatric hold and could delay evaluations and care. One sponsor noted the funding was important to a lawsuit the state has pending and to ensure clinicians are available to assess patients.
The committee approved the one-time restoration and carried a do-pass recommendation.
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