Bill Analyses and Ratings
Bill Information: S1320 – Business Information Infrastructure Fund Repeal
Bill Summary
Senate Bill 1320 repeals Section 67-1021C of Idaho Code, which established the Business Information Infrastructure Fund, and amends Section 67-1021A to remove obsolete provisions requiring annual transfers from the indirect cost recovery fund to the Business Information Infrastructure Fund through June 30, 2023. The legislature identifies these provisions as outdated following comprehensive review under the Idaho Code Cleanup Act.
The bill maintains the state controller’s authority to modernize and replace the state’s business information infrastructure, including financial, payroll, human capital management, budget, and procurement systems. The core modernization project remains in place, with costs continuing to be distributed equitably among state and public entities that use these services. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, under an emergency clause.
Overall Assessment
This bill represents routine legislative housekeeping that removes obsolete administrative provisions from Idaho Code without substantive policy changes. By repealing a fund that is no longer needed and deleting expired transfer requirements that ended in 2023, the bill streamlines state law while maintaining existing operations and authorities.
The bill receives zero scores across all evaluation metrics because it does not introduce new policies, alter existing substantive programs, or address any of the specific policy areas covered by the evaluation framework. The legislation is purely administrative in nature, focused on code cleanup rather than policy reform. While maintaining efficient government operations is important, this technical cleanup does not engage with responsibility in government, citizen involvement, education, natural resources, property rights, or any other substantive policy domain measured by the evaluation criteria.
Rating Breakdown
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (0)
This bill performs administrative code cleanup by removing obsolete provisions but does not address fiscal responsibility, government efficiency reforms, or constitutional governance principles. The legislation maintains existing operations without introducing measures to reduce government size, improve accountability, or enhance transparency.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (0)
The bill does not address citizen participation, transparency, or public engagement in government processes. It is an administrative cleanup measure that removes obsolete code provisions without affecting how citizens interact with or access government.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (0)
This bill does not address education policy, school choice, curriculum standards, or any aspect of Idaho's education system. The administrative code cleanup is unrelated to educational matters.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (0)
The bill does not address agricultural policy, farming operations, ranching, or rural economic development. This administrative cleanup legislation has no connection to agriculture.
ARTICLE V. WATER (0)
This bill does not address water rights, water quality, irrigation, or any water-related policy matters. The code cleanup provisions are unrelated to water resources.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (0)
The bill does not address natural resource management, environmental regulations, or conservation policies. This administrative legislation has no impact on natural resources or environmental matters.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (0)
This bill does not address energy production, energy policy, or utility regulations. The administrative code cleanup is unrelated to energy matters.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (0)
The bill does not address the Idaho National Laboratory, nuclear research, or related economic development. This administrative legislation has no connection to INL operations or policy.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (0)
This bill does not address property rights, eminent domain, land use regulations, or property owner protections. The administrative code cleanup has no impact on private property rights.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (0)
The bill does not address state or federal land management, public land access, or land transfer policies. This administrative legislation is unrelated to land management issues.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (0)
This bill does not address wildlife management, hunting, fishing, or conservation policies. The administrative code cleanup has no connection to wildlife matters.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (0)
While the bill maintains infrastructure for state financial systems, it does not introduce economic development initiatives, tax reforms, or regulatory changes that would promote economic growth. The administrative cleanup maintains existing operations without advancing economic policy objectives.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (0)
This bill does not address healthcare policy, welfare programs, Medicaid, or public health matters. The administrative code cleanup is unrelated to health and welfare issues.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (0)
The bill does not address family policy, parental rights, marriage, or child welfare. This administrative legislation has no connection to family-related matters.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (0)
This bill does not address senior citizen services, retirement security, elder care, or policies affecting older Americans. The administrative code cleanup is unrelated to senior issues.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (0)
The bill does not address criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, or judicial matters. This administrative legislation has no connection to law and order issues.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (0)
This bill does not address border security, immigration enforcement, or national defense matters. The administrative code cleanup is unrelated to these policy areas.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (0)
The bill does not address judicial selection, court structure, or the election of judges. This administrative legislation has no connection to judicial matters.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (0)
The bill does not address religious freedom, conscience protections, or faith-based matters. This administrative code cleanup is unrelated to religious liberty issues.