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Historical Society outlines archive consolidation, Old Idaho Penitentiary staffing and America250 plans to JFAC
Summary
The Idaho State Historical Society told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee it needs legislative spending authority for grants and donations, requested one‑time moves and staffing funds to consolidate collections and expand educational programming at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, and briefed lawmakers on the America250 commemoration portfolio.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee heard the Idaho State Historical Society explain FY26 funding requests and exhibit materials, and members viewed artifacts returned from U.S. Navy vessels named USS Idaho.
Analyst Brooke Dupree summarized the society’s structure and recent fund activity referencing chapter 41, title 67 of Idaho Code, which defines the agency’s responsibilities. The historical society described fluctuating balances in its records‑management revenue fund because of timing differences between when it collects fees for records services and when other agencies pay, and the society requested spending authority to expend donated and grant funds the agency currently holds.
Director Janet Gallimore introduced staff and the society’s board chair and said the society raises roughly half of its budget from…
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