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Kellen McGurkin, budget and policy analyst, briefed the committee on seven enhancement requests the division submitted for FY2026, including a temp-staff hourly increase, document-management software, retail network modernization hardware, shrink-wrap costs tied to a new freight contract, website work to meet web content accessibility guidelines, and replacement items for retail stores and warehouse motorized equipment.

Representative Petzke moved the package that included $57,400 to raise temporary retail staff pay, $72,000 for shrink-wrap related freight costs, $75,000 for website ADA compliance work, $204,900 for replacement items and $235,000 for IT hardware and infrastructure. The motion passed in committee and the chair said it would be forwarded with a due-pass recommendation.

McGurkin said the Liquor Division returns net revenue to the state each fiscal year under Idaho Code 23 4 0 4; FY2024 distributions totaled $118.3 million, the analyst said. The committee approved the enhancements to support retail operations, compliance work and to replace aged equipment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Idaho Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee April 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee approved $644,300 in dedicated-fund enhancements for the State Liquor Division covering temporary staff pay increases, shrink-wrap costs, website accessibility upgrades and replacement items including retail and warehouse equipment.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho","taxId",77671,"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},6092612,"JFAC rejects then reconsiders Office of Energy’s package; home energy rebates, speed council fail on first rounds",768,2218000,2986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a&start=2218&end=2986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a/thumbnail_2218000.jpg","/articles/6092612/Idaho/JFAC-rejects-then-reconsiders-Office-of-Energys-package-home-energy-rebates-speed-council-fail-on-first-rounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092612-ccacb8836d83643530204edbba606de7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100946&Signature=iFNIKgA7uSK1mWOOAORJCe0PZhMkEQhh0MHymEvG3bv08FZN4fjG6PEdY13jTUenoJPBWSdIfvyYumVYTLuQwi~kpMUGAjKSyBkFxoZsR7k2SnwPNA4gDELPgJu1dy4AIBNxzxKq4aG4RDqKifsYlN0RMa78gAUUJjRuU44eo7nUDUEnFznUvFs2Kh-Tp15L1L3~B0QkpEErqoeOyF3Q~DvTpotlalhQ4W2ahKjqT2yN2-yXbttobK2ya-tyFRYORYkiTlclegUN0odJ92scmpArVRZBH7xqvNRWbv5WJWDVjk3C6aiiTRv4SWbCwFluWIKz0E5NSHu8FbF4feCevA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources asked the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee for federal appropriation authority to run the home energy rebates program and requested general-fund support to stand up a governor-directed permitting 'speed council.' Committee members debated several variations of motions on the item; early proposals failed to secure majority support in both chambers before additional substitute motions were offered.

Kellen McGurkin, budget and policy analyst, told the committee the agency requested an ongoing federal appropriation of $24,500,000 to administer home energy rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with $20,000,000 designated for direct rebates and $4,000,000 for a third-party implementation contract. The agency requested personnel to administer the program and an additional general-fund request for a Speed Council to streamline permitting for large investments in critical minerals and infrastructure.

Callie Younger, identified as the new administrator for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, described the Speed Council’s mission to focus on permitting critical-minerals projects and to develop a public dashboard tracking project timelines. Younger said the council aligns with federal initiatives on permitting and 'energy dominance' and that the federal rebate funds would be lost to other states if Idaho declined to participate.

Committee debate produced a sequence of motions with differing dollar levels for the Speed Council and different combinations of rebate authority. One motion that combined rebate authority and the governor’s initiative failed to pass both chambers in committee. Subsequent motions adjusted funding amounts multiple times; a later motion to provide $330,000 one-time for the Speed Council passed in the Senate portion of the committee but failed in the House portion, and other alternate amounts were considered.

Committee members repeatedly cited the need to balance conservation (rebates) and energy production (speed council) when weighing motions. Because several iterations failed to gain the required majority in both the Senate and House panels, the committee did not forward a single, fully approved package for both items at the time the meeting ended.","The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources sought federal funding authority for home energy rebates and state funding for a 'speed council' to expedite permitting for critical infrastructure; initial motions failed in committee before later iterations were reconsidered but did not secure final approval in both houses during the meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6092617,"JFAC advances ITS requests, orders statewide IT survey language",538,1552000,2090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a&start=1552&end=2090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a/thumbnail_1552000.jpg","/articles/6092617/Idaho/JFAC-advances-ITS-requests-orders-statewide-IT-survey-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092617-bebae360bacff24a52f0ff1bb7446f62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100946&Signature=J2AobiabXeAHSZTfcX3VNs-JFMF8xbMEtL1MSW4HPOQyYTiuvE5XTzPUL2-eWEG08QeaweZBGonrRfgVZIQW7dr6EJxGyczrwF99XVfBBYM2wsn-eciUsdn9ZV80Rc7CYd-46drh9Re~ZATVNcc3lodjHHojS8F7UmQVlhRu22xQScHNZTxsu35H3FSHG9DHCa1t9X5wKNS1As3nmze1zliX-pEH5sxzqqRKYCUE~~QMWhvCzhU1FeOY3EJJ22m6~bxPsLoh-BUCJwCaDHg5i6WJbRAZE8FjBZdWF~HfAo1gnMPxsNRwxhXhHZ~xWUb~L6pyQceVeI8tFaxvoIrNZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a one-time FY2025 supplemental and advanced a package of FY2026 enhancements for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), and it adopted language directing ITS and the Division of Financial Management to survey executive-branch IT resources.

Christopher LaHozet, budget and policy analyst, told the committee the ITS supplemental request was for $81,700 one-time from the general fund to purchase office equipment to bridge the gap while employees transferred from Idaho State Police and Juvenile Corrections to ITS. The committee approved that supplemental by voice vote and advanced a motion to fund a broader FY2026 modernization package that includes office space, security hardware, emergency connectivity, IT infrastructure, ServiceNow project management software, 22 full-time positions and IT replacement items.

Representative Petzke moved the FY2026 package, which included 22 additional FTPs to consolidate staff from other agencies. Committee members reduced a $200,000 capital outlay item for office furnishings in the motion after agency staff said further requests could be expected when additional positions transfer in future phases.

The committee also adopted language requesting a report from ITS and DFM that surveys executive-branch IT equipment and services and makes recommendations to increase cost efficiencies and centralize services where possible.

The motion to forward ITS’s FY2026 package received a due-pass recommendation from the committee.","Lawmakers approved FY2025 supplemental and FY2026 enhancements for the Office of Information Technology Services and adopted language directing a statewide IT resources survey to identify consolidation opportunities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6092622,"JFAC advances administration funding, staff for new Parental Choice Tax Credit program",75,1441000,1516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a&start=1441&end=1516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a/thumbnail_1441000.jpg","/articles/6092622/Idaho/JFAC-advances-administration-funding-staff-for-new-Parental-Choice-Tax-Credit-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092622-48d0cd6ce3b573a20463a2171cb98ed1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100946&Signature=LXhmonATrJztfm99KTzec9ZFEM1gZ0Wrh3VIvHldOKzVrMb71u6y8UE1VEiBNsEOZMZ7KDAqAXvu7vTgUNVo2txBWDUZdh-MZrpefsVvVR~7puPLbfMs0yeoTz1C3toFmJ8uXF0KDttVp9BADboLHnedCbXehw8ik58OQWuuxBmtEOcpFhu2xtqnV9WVHuhWTaMR8av82yfC80saY3ql9pnCgOdfmdka84CedAGVVNdC0OSjAXdj-5MfCcAiunLwjBDuhk-gxpTAIxEG6ziyyy7fW-iVcl5yRaHpjXWvKk8nokg~-UhaPy3rEtLk72Wi4I16HOJ2pGRrtyHBgN3oUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to advance funding for a newly created Parental Choice Tax Credit program and associated administrative costs, forwarding language that will appear with the related bill.

Christopher LaHozet, a Legislative Services analyst, told members the draft language establishes the parental choice tax credit in Idaho Code at section 63 30 29 n and includes mechanics for funding and administration. The fiscal note for House Bill 93 and committee motions were discussed during the session.

Representative Handy moved and Senator Woodward seconded a motion to add funding for the Idaho State Tax Commission: the motion included new positions and operating dollars to administer the program. Committee discussion focused on the number of full-time positions to be funded for administration; the motion that passed reflected a final reduction of $100 from one line item compared with prior action, and the committee adopted the associated language with unanimous consent.

The committee recorded the motion as carrying with a due-pass recommendation and accepted the draft statutory language that identifies the new tax credit mechanics and program limits.

Analysts clarified that some mechanics in the fiscal note reduced the administrable amount referenced in the underlying bill language and that the committee took steps to align appropriation lines with the legislative language.","Committee approved funding to implement a newly established parental choice tax credit, including positions and program funding; some line-item amounts were adjusted during committee debate.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6092627,"JFAC approves Fish and Game supplemental to repair Valley Fire damage, advances FY2026 enhancement package",381,80000,461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a&start=80&end=461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852660-badba1844adca7de9c1772f696fef08a/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6092627/Idaho/JFAC-approves-Fish-and-Game-supplemental-to-repair-Valley-Fire-damage-advances-FY2026-enhancement-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092627-fa2942d547856a170dd2fcf98edc17b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100946&Signature=gHeb6Lra3o6RgYm0iceUYI8-syiihdrKpPCQYHSq1PX-RsBltCiMVgdkjIFw3ACPdrG3OClXYy5rXb6tVC9~96z9rPn8vdxMcuNMpsB8Jzhhcj5-6Vevc2P0usHrd1ZoDOgtgMp-RFsemqrlUXvsDG4JiPF12Psl-IFZTVPKxblvWOy4BNffC2uyvnvBZYIz7K4Kc1yl742ZHedplmO5XFF4qmS9mjrcYhnE4rToUR5IapzwTZ5ycIoWiy2NAlb1ij2SLKPPpZRZsyLeN0xL5GhB~NnOg7RpusUONHvxk9CwWBPTDQy0~z4e9~CBvt~8ehmACg1GyEIUzCi1uE~QMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee majority on Wednesday approved a $270,000 one-time supplemental appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game to reimburse costs already incurred addressing Valley Fire damage at the Boise River Wildlife Management Area.

Janet Jessup, a budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, told the committee the request covers work done in calendar year 2024 after the Valley Fire. “The Valley Fire last year burned approximately 9,900 acres,” Jessup said, and the appropriation will address rehabilitation of habitat on state-managed lands.

The action on the supplemental was moved by Senator Woodward and seconded by Representative Manwaring; the committee recorded the motion as carried and the committee chair instructed staff to forward a due-pass recommendation.

The committee also voted to advance a broader FY2026 enhancement package for the agency that would add funding for multiple projects: license and sales system contract increases; the final year of Albany Falls mitigation; increased recreational access lease costs; phase 2 of a website overhaul; regional office and hatchery improvements; remote connectivity and software licenses; and an Idaho Power settlement tied to Valley Fire rehabilitation. The motion listed a combined request of $11,017,400 from dedicated funds and $7,287,600 from federal funds, for a total of $18,305,000.

Jessup said the Idaho Power settlement would convey $800,000 in FY2026 to Fish and Game to continue habitat rehabilitation started last fall. “With those funds, they can continue the work that they started last fall in making sure that the habitat that was damaged as a result of the Valley Fire is rehabilitated,” she said.

Committee members asked about the composition of the agency’s federal funds; Jessup summarized major federal funding sources including Bonneville Power Administration agreements, Dingell-Johnson distributions (federal excise tax on angler gear) and Pittman-Robertson distributions (excise tax on firearms and ammunition).

The committee also approved two reappropriation language items the agency requested to allow unfinished FY2025 projects (deferred maintenance, the Pocatello office remodel and the website overhaul) to use remaining appropriations in FY2026, and to allow the department to retain balances in the depredation fund to match timing of reimbursements.

The committee recorded that the supplemental and the reappropriation language will be forwarded with a due-pass recommendation to the next legislative steps.","The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a $270,000 supplemental for fire damage at the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and recommended a larger FY2026 enhancement package including an $800,000 Idaho Power settlement to restore habitat.","actionData","errors"]

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