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JFAC approves $177.4 million package to set pay band and targeted increases in FY2026
Summary
The committee approved a package funding a $1.05–$1.55 per hour base adjustment and targeted increases for community colleges, IT/engineering, state troopers and nursing staff, totaling $177,429,100 across funds.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee voted Feb. 6 to add a statewide compensation package for fiscal year 2026 that funds a minimum $1.05 per hour pay increase and a $1.55 per hour market‑adjustment band, with targeted additional increases for specific employee groups. The motion passed on a committee roll call with 18 ayes and 2 nays.
Representative Miller moved the measure, describing the package as: “provide $84,411,100 for a dollar 55 per hour per employee for permanent employees of state agencies and institutions. Include $2,305,700 for community colleges. Include 6,042,800 for salary schedule adjustments for those at the minimum of the pay grade. Additional funding for Idaho military division to maintain parity with federal…
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