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JFAC funds recidivism software, transparency tools and other items for Department of Corrections
Summary
The committee approved enhancements for the Department of Correction's management services division including $1 million for recidivism case‑management software, about $668,100 for transparency software and other IT and equipment items, plus $85,000 for a special assistant U.S. attorney for North Idaho.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 7 approved a package of enhancements for the Department of Correction's management services division that includes technology and equipment investments and a small governor's initiative.
Analyst Noah Peterson summarized the items before the committee: $1 million ongoing for recidivism case-management software; $668,100 for transparency software (mix of ongoing and one‑time funds); $77,401 one‑time for Meridian training equipment; modest inflation and replacement items; $1,515,001 for IT hardware replacement; and $85,000 ongoing proposed for a special assistant U.S. attorney in Northern Idaho as part of a governor's initiative.
Motion: Senator Galloway moved the package; Representative Handy seconded. The committee approved the package. (Committee vote totals recorded in the transcript: combined total 15 ayes, 5 nays.)
Why it matters: The investments aim to support reentry and data transparency tools as well as equipment and IT replacement across the department; the $85,000 attorney position is framed as part of a governor's initiative in North Idaho.
Speakers: Noah Peterson (Budget and Policy Analyst, Legislative Services Office) presented the request; Senator Galloway moved the enhancements and Representative Handy seconded.
Next steps: The package will move to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation; agencies will proceed with procurement and implementation should the appropriations be finalized.
