The dome of the Idaho Statehouse looms over the snowcovered foothills in Idaho’s capitol city of Boise in this undated photo. (AP Photo/Troy Maben).

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The amount of money in Idaho’s rainy-day fund that serves as a cushion against a potential economic downturn would increase under legislation headed to the governor’s desk.

The Senate voted 31-4 Tuesday to approve the measure that is in line with Republican Gov. Brad Little’s recommendation. It would increase the Budget Stabilization Fund from 10% to 15% of general fund revenues.

State officials say the change plus deposits would get the fund to more than $600 million by next year. Backers say the extra money will shield the state from a recession.

Opponents say the money could instead be used for fixing roads or property tax relief.

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