JFAC approves Health and Human Services reorganization and program-maintenance package; one lawmaker objects to realignment

Jan 17, 2025

The committee approved the Department of Health and Welfare’s realignment of appropriation units and the addition of an Idaho Childcare Program appropriation unit; the motion passed but Representative Petzke voted no, citing insufficient time to evaluate large FTP and dollar reassignments.

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The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee approved the Department of Health and Welfare’s request to realign budget appropriation units, update the FY2026 base to reflect that realignment and add a new appropriation unit for an Idaho Childcare Program, but the vote was not unanimous.

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