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Committee corrects statutory cross‑reference for Commission for Libraries after drafting error
Summary
JFAC accepted language correcting a dropped subsection in the previously adopted language for the Idaho Commission for Libraries to ensure the appropriation points to the intended statutory section related to children’s school and library protections.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 24 approved corrected drafting language for the Idaho Commission for Libraries after analysts discovered a dropped subsection in language adopted the previous week.
Brooke Dupree, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the committee the correction restores a missing "letter b" in a statutory cross‑reference so the appropriation points to the intended section of code concerning the children's school and library protection act. Dupree introduced the correction and stood for questions; none were raised. Senator Carlson requested unanimous consent to adopt; Senator Wintrow objected, so the committee proceeded with a formal motion. The motion to accept the corrected language passed on roll call: a combined total of 18 ayes and 2 nays across the Senate and House committees.
Why it matters: The correction restores the intended statutory citation and prevents ambiguity about the scope of the language approved earlier. The committee recorded the vote and carried the correction with a due‑pass recommendation.
Votes and outcome: Motion to accept corrected language passed 18–2 (combined committees).
Sources: Committee presentation by Brooke Dupree, Legislative Services Office, and roll‑call record from March 24.
