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Committee approves pay and equipment enhancements for Idaho State Liquor Division
Summary
JFAC approved $644,400 in FY2026 dedicated fund enhancements for the Idaho State Liquor Division, including modest pay increases for part-time retail staff, store equipment replacement, web accessibility work and ITS hardware.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 20 approved $644,400 in FY2026 enhancements for the Idaho State Liquor Division, including a wage adjustment for part-time retail staff, funds for store operations, web accessibility upgrades and information-technology hardware.
The motion, offered by Senator Carlson and seconded by Representative Tanner, directed additions across several enhancement categories and carried a combined committee vote of 15 ayes, 4 nays and 1 absent excused. The motion will carry a due-pass recommendation to the legislature.
Why it matters: The liquor division operates as a state-controlled business under Idaho law and retains net revenues after operating costs; those net revenues are redistributed to…
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