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ITD tells JFAC it needs reappropriation authority after contracting wave; requests $60M supplemental and $311M in transfers
Summary
The Idaho Transportation Department told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee that spending authority — not a lack of cash — is creating a shortfall as the agency pays contractors on large, multi‑year projects and asked for a $60 million FY2025 supplemental plus additional authority for FY2026.
Note: (final body revised below)
The Idaho Transportation Department told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee that spending authority — not a lack of cash — is creating a shortfall as the agency pays contractors on large, multi‑year projects. ITD requested a $60 million FY2025 supplemental to cover higher-than-appropriated reimbursements, ongoing federal fund appropriations tied to IIJA increases, and two proposed one‑time general‑fund cash transfers totaling about $311.7 million for safety, capacity and maintenance projects.
Brooke Dupree, the Legislative Services Office analyst presenting the Contract Construction and Right‑of‑Way budget, explained the request in detail. The FY2025 supplemental the department seeks includes $10 million from the State…
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