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Idaho State Historical Society seeks authority to spend fundraising proceeds, funds Old Pen staffing and moves archives; committee briefed on America250 commem
Summary
The Idaho State Historical Society asked the committee to authorize spending of raised funds, described a multi‑year plan to consolidate archives and move three‑dimensional collections to a single facility, requested positions for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, and reported obligations related to an America250 commemoration package.
The Idaho State Historical Society presented its fiscal 2026 requests to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee, including spending authority for fundraising receipts, new staff for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, planning and moving costs to consolidate off‑site collections into the Idaho State Archives facility, and reappropriation authority for America250 commemoration work.
Why it matters: The society safeguards and provides public access to state records, artifacts and museum/exhibit space. Committee members asked how fundraising, spending authority and archive consolidation will be managed and sought data about fundraising returns, Old Pen visitor and education outcomes, and the status of America250 expenditures.
Spending authority for fundraising and earlier appropriations: The society said the 2024 appropriation included authority to spend monies that had been raised. Director Janet Gallimore and foundation staff explained that state accounting requires the legislature to provide…
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