(1) The director shall suspend the issuance of all new agreements with applicants upon the occurrence of the following conditions:
(a)  The governor orders a temporary reduction of general fund spending authority, pursuant to section 67-3512A, Idaho Code; and
(b)  The governor issues an executive order directing the department to suspend the issuance of new agreements during the tax year in which the temporary reduction of general fund spending authority has been ordered and the executive order issued.
(2)  Pursuant to this chapter, all agreements that have been approved by the council prior to the governor issuing an executive order as provided by subsection (1)(b) of this section shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be modified or impaired as a result of the executive order.

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(3)  During the period of time that new agreements have been suspended, the director shall maintain the necessary services required pursuant to this chapter to support all existing agreements and comply with all required reporting and review responsibilities.
(4)  The governor may, by executive order, remove the suspension issued pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section.