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JFAC approves $270,000 supplemental for Fish and Game fire damage; considers $18.3 million in FY2026 enhancements including Idaho Power settlement
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a $270,000 supplemental for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to cover 2024 expenses related to the Valley Fire and debated a larger FY2026 enhancement package that incorporates an $800,000 Idaho Power settlement for habitat rehabilitation.
A Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee majority voted to approve a $270,000, one‑time appropriation to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to cover funds already expended in calendar year 2024 responding to damage at the Boise River Wildlife Management Area caused by the Valley Fire.
The appropriation was moved by Vice Chair Woodford and seconded by Representative Manwaring. Chairman Groh called the roll; the motion carried with the committee recording 19 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent/excused across the two legislative delegations.
The committee also took up the Department of Fish and Game’s FY2026 enhancement package. Janet Jessup, budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, told the committee the department requested a range of enhancements including license and sales system…
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