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Secretary of State seeks ongoing funding for voter guide and software subscriptions
Summary
Secretary of State Phil McGrane asked the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee for several ongoing and one‑time enhancements including an ongoing voter guide appropriation, software subscription funding, and a double‑fill deputy business director to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Christopher Lahoset, budget and policy analyst for the Legislative Services Office, presented the Secretary of State’s FY26 enhancement requests. He said the office has 35.5 authorized full‑time positions (about half a vacancy at the date cited) and that a 2024 one‑time appropriation of $10 million for an elections system upgrade remains partly unspent and reappropriated into FY25.
The Secretary of State requested eight enhancement items for FY26, including ongoing funding of $400,000 for a voter guide mailed to Idaho households ($300,000 estimated for postage…
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