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First, the committee adopted corrected language for the Department of Administration's FY2026 budget that clarifies the governor's housing stipend will be funded from the Permanent Building Fund, a fund established in code for maintenance and construction of state facilities. The motion passed by unanimous consent and carried a due‑pass recommendation.

Second, Legislative Services analyst Janet Jessup described a correction related to the Department of Lands. An enhancement for salary‑split adjustments had been included in the committee's table but was inadvertently left off the written motion; the adjustment nets to zero and does not change total FTP or general‑fund obligations. The committee approved the net‑zero correction unanimously; the motion will carry a due‑pass recommendation.

Both corrections were presented as technical clarifications and do not change the overall appropriation totals previously agreed by the committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee approved a technical correction to fund the governor's housing stipend from the Permanent Building Fund and a net‑zero adjustment to Department of Lands salary splits that was inadvertently omitted from earlier written motions.","taxTitle","2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho","taxId",78212,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632149,"Request for an extra bill‑drafting attorney for Legislative Services Office fails in JFAC",990,5605000,6595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0&start=5605&end=6595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0/thumbnail_5605000.jpg","/articles/6632149/Idaho/Request-for-an-extra-billdrafting-attorney-for-Legislative-Services-Office-fails-in-JFAC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632149-01e8f538726a8bb2cdfaa4df5219cee4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143433&Signature=dBSRyZxAECl6F6uoLs4RcEs6RmnvHeDJvJgdSkvSL3cBPy2-es5IvixDGp9M2WH70-LEkBYkcFYpzXkDo5dl7tRBhz4QFhAJH9P-mLQ3m2f1qAFORZxCxEdtvZEcorR9b7tXg8Snn3UDdnXnMWBf79MFQ~HGBoC-MA5hDn~5CIM~aqBZnnAW7ANyccy6nnN8LoT4xZ7QzsUj-SQbp5WVnqNGE-OMs6AGxbz4~T39AAs029QuT-aN6lWrJSRHiaXCHWupNJE7pIyYWOoDIVwJADnrLK-WUog5FlCIyko5Fe3ipCNDKD0Lcqf~fQ2CUkzXYx8pCdVkVPiF1PmQpGT0Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A JFAC motion to add one full‑time bill‑drafting attorney to the Legislative Services Office failed on a 10–10 combined committee vote.

Representative Tanner moved the addition, saying LSO staff were \"one person short\" and the extra attorney would reduce drafting backlogs and overnight workloads. Opponents, including Sen. Ziderfeld and Rep. Petzke, urged internal restraint by lawmakers and questioned adding staff when other agency budgets were being reduced.

LSO director Terry Condiff and division manager Keith Bybee provided detail on workload: Sen. Wintrow cited a session total of 1,133 bills to date and growing amendment counts. Supporters argued the office supports the full legislature and staff capacity affects oversight quality; opponents argued lawmakers should limit bill requests rather than expand staff.

The motion was defeated when the Senate split 5–5 and the House split 5–5, producing a tied committee result. The co‑chairs indicated the request may be considered again later if workgroup consensus emerges.","A committee motion to add one full‑time bill‑drafting attorney to the Legislative Services Office failed on a tie vote after debate about legislative workload and internal restraints.|",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632152,"JFAC funds Tax Commission staff and operations to implement parental choice tax credit from HB 93",0,7600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0&start=7600&end=7600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0/thumbnail_7600000.jpg","/articles/6632152/Idaho/JFAC-funds-Tax-Commission-staff-and-operations-to-implement-parental-choice-tax-credit-from-HB-93","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632152-03061291e14c790eef026ad2b788a036/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143433&Signature=axkxTzPJjMZqgPfNoMRKzf9uid6UaG5aZX2YXAd4enmSLi-abHQgDRqaTO0szNe4v~y3NhUmveARun4PezLrLoT6XXLjhSBSmoSLuDvB5MpJRowNYXdmu6cIc5ChSe7zX1mxQW0xQ14pQQK7MPZVvLlCCWjceGFymbGg8H0bBe-xQEAe9BEIbrMO5Bz~9MNtz~FLFLKf3LpPA32UPyMe90A7rVMARF1fogSg3UsEOH3NCcQdSVd272EII0uraMhi-oGw0~2W3MTMqFe1IyTVqsXMkfKXJzSCkNjS-ZkIxIrXFZiNQ71lJldR~OOU4zapshQNFXaTpnGtM7xUtHWUVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved funding to implement the parental choice tax credit established in House Bill 93, adding seven full‑time positions and associated operating costs to the Idaho State Tax Commission's FY2026 budget.

Budget analyst Christopher Lahoset told the committee that the enhancement was not included in the Tax Commission's original budget submission because HB 93 was not yet enacted; after the bill passed, the commission requested additional staff. The committee's adopted motion provides $1,375,700 from the general fund and $413,900 from dedicated funds for a total of $1,789,600 and seven new full‑time equivalent positions. The motion specifies intent language that identifies two of the new positions as limited‑service for two years to support implementation of the parental choice tax credit under 63‑30‑29n of Idaho code.

Senators and representatives on the committee discussed timing and fiscal notes. Sen. Ward Engelking said she was \"pleased to have it coming out of the $50,000,000\" set aside for the program because implementation will increase administrative workload.

A unanimous‑consent request adopted the motion language that includes conditions and funding mechanics for the program. The motion passed with a combined committee tally of 17 ayes, 2 nays and 1 absent/excused and will move forward with a due‑pass recommendation.","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved staff and operating funding for the Idaho State Tax Commission to implement the parental choice tax credit created by House Bill 93, including seven full‑time positions and intent language specifying funding sources.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632153,"JFAC approves Idaho State Police supplemental housing, investigative staff and pay adjustments",692,6728000,7420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0&start=6728&end=7420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0/thumbnail_6728000.jpg","/articles/6632153/Idaho/JFAC-approves-Idaho-State-Police-supplemental-housing-investigative-staff-and-pay-adjustments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632153-22a828ec2af63a21b190b2d641398b46/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143433&Signature=IA2NhB1MqelZ7pS1Cqvq2WZCkMmkfzk2sj4ShelaK8yTQyuS-L8J1B4Wmu3cdGxq61rkcGN3WNsOcTB24TrhU~k47sGx7SVJNNgtyKMC-rOq-kgRBswhn1eTqqRg5FeB2agCtOr81kqR6vi-4MIkpP3-DAHNh3Szbd2JqcXk~fNgTTi4CeBHE0wO-MaW59gTpmwR-6Qcax5iSiC9hGcSPbqyHIDbekSImvijom1nGpJ55N~tO1hSHNaKMlWbmRbe6uFm-MoMKxc-t7zg32RI6QdeuKTfeUzheeyGn4OzgoZeRW4ldQ0tdl2Qbr0NfcyF81P6ncTyH5pn4oNav~apOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved multiple Idaho State Police (ISP) budget items, including a supplemental to place a remote housing unit in Fairfield, new positions for special investigations and forensics, and a shift of $5,205,800 from the Idaho Law Enforcement Fund to the general fund.

A FY2025 supplemental of $268,100 for a permanent remote housing unit in Fairfield was approved earlier in the meeting (motion by Sen. Carlson, seconded by Rep. Handy) with a combined committee tally of 17 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent/excused. Committee analysts said the location plan changed from the original submission; the governor had recommended the item.

Later the committee adopted the FY2026 ISP package comprising fleet conversions, a special investigations unit to investigate Idaho Department of Correction facility crimes, a forensic deputy lab manager, an ILETS disaster recovery database, internal transfers for the digital forensics team, replacement equipment (vehicles, body armor, firearms) and an IT hardware request. The motion included a targeted 6% salary increase for commissioned officers and forensic staff.

The ISP package also included a $5,205,800 shift from the Idaho Law Enforcement Fund to the general fund. The main motion for the FY2026 ISP package passed with a combined committee vote of 18 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent/excused.

Analyst Noah Peterson told the committee that ISP had notified LSO and Division of Financial Management of changes to some submissions and that the bulk of replacement‑item costs were driven by vehicle purchases.

Committee discussion noted this was the final year for an incremental highway distribution fund shift related to ISP funding mechanics. The committee also accepted a small federal grant ($50,000) to support SORNA compliance.

Separately, the POST Academy (the training division within ISP) received approval to convert a technical records specialist from part‑time to full‑time (0.33 FTE net) and to fund replacement vehicles and IT hardware; that motion passed with a combined committee tally of 18 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent/excused.

All adopted motions carry due‑pass recommendations and will be incorporated in the committee's appropriation language and bills.","The committee approved a package of Idaho State Police requests including a Fairfield remote housing unit, new investigative and forensics staff, a $5.2 million funding shift to the general fund, and a targeted 6% salary increase for commissioned officers and forensic staff.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632156,"JFAC approves Idaho Transportation budget package and $275 million general‑fund transfer after floor debate",3340,499000,3839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0&start=499&end=3839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675752-dec46f018957f39cbaa4f1f89dd0abe0/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6632156/Idaho/JFAC-approves-Idaho-Transportation-budget-package-and-275-million-generalfund-transfer-after-floor-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632156-986ae0b88b0ba526e772fb9c74afea3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143433&Signature=cWo50ER0wNFizBOrzwySx4OuwpybjA31oSxo1nkw9a3Ha9FC8C3nfVXFJTgVpRKMEyyyOboi~0VGvqUCptMshgM4IPP~dfd0HVd-NWtD~m1xGPSjzvSYHxYJJZAxD1MZ-lTwX2zZbm5ZutRayqrgiMY6IkTCwTq~nR42CNeBHcziw1EtGvf1~EifpIBDrKn-C1N4Qi-AEGBbGSYKkDN4yQEULjtJg0J7twOuK3dFpIf9hrPbT3722K6nTb8mdD96rk1eGESCG1vLe9FdXHka2e6cTVN73Eyn44w-b6S0klSB~S8bqMeE9A3Jyg3qQgFJjWBJTRaGrFJFxuDw8o349A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a series of Idaho Transportation Department budget motions on Tuesday, including a $275 million transfer from the general fund to dedicated transportation accounts intended for the Strategic Initiatives Program and the local highway distribution fund.

The transfer motion, moved by Rep. Sandra Cook and seconded by Rep. Furness, passed with a combined committee vote of 18 ayes and 2 nays. An earlier substitute motion to transfer $150 million, offered by Sen. Hart, failed in both committees (total 5 ayes, 15 nays).

Committee members framed the package as a compromise to fund a mix of deferred maintenance, capital projects and aeronautics grants while acknowledging the reduction from the governor's original recommendation. The final transportation package includes reappropriation authority for multiple ITD programs, targeted CEC (cost-of-employment changes), new and replacement equipment, and statewide public-transit CARES funds.

Analyst Brooke Dupree of the Legislative Services Office reviewed the ITD request before the motions were made. The committee's adopted items included: reappropriation authority for State Aeronautics and State Highway funds; roughly $9.6 million one‑time from the State Highway Dedicated Fund for renovations to the State Street headquarters; a $10 million governor's aeronautics initiative; deferred maintenance funding; and roughly $55.6 million in replacement items (mainly heavy equipment).

The transfer debate highlighted long‑running questions about maintenance funding and revenue structure. Senator Woodward noted long‑term pressure on the transportation budget and pointed to inflation on the fuel tax since the mid‑1970s as context: \"we haven't kept up with adjusting that fuel tax to inflation,\" he said, arguing that revenue limitations have pushed lawmakers to consider general‑fund transfers.

Senator Ward Engelking cautioned that reductions from the governor's request could underfund maintenance: \"I am very concerned that we are underfunding maintenance,\" she said, noting recent bridge closures and road disruptions in her district.

The committee also approved language limiting grant eligibility: before airport development grants from ITD, recipients must confirm that local airports do not violate the federal policy on non‑aeronautical use of airport hangars (approved by unanimous consent). Two additional pieces of intent language were approved by unanimous consent, directing at least $13.2 million to a town center arterial widening project with 20,000+ average daily traffic and at least $50 million for a residential mobility arterial connecting a state highway to a U.S. highway.

The committee's actions now go forward with due‑pass recommendations; the full appropriation bills will continue through the legislative process.

The transportation votes followed extensive floor discussion and several substitute motions. Lawmakers said they plan further oversight on ITD spending in subsequent legislative work and floor debate.","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved multiple Idaho Transportation Department spending motions, including a $275 million transfer from the general fund to dedicated transportation accounts and targeted allocations for aeronautics, State Street headquarters renovations and deferred maintenance.","actionData","errors"]

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