Permanent Building Fund briefing shows $1.9 billion in active projects, lawmakers press for timelines

Feb 17, 2025

The Division of Public Works and Legislative Services described the permanent building fund portfolio, including major capital requests for universities, the Idaho State Police and military facilities; lawmakers pressed for clearer timelines and reporting on paused projects and deferred maintenance.

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Frances Lippitt told the committee the permanent building fund is structured to support multi-year capital projects: projects receive one appropriation and any unexpended money becomes continuously appropriated under the statute cited in the presentation.

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