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Soil and Water Conservation Commission requests $40,500 to replace light‑duty pickup
Summary
The Soil and Water Conservation Commission told JFAC it needs $40,500 to replace a light‑duty pickup purchased in 2006 with about 84,000 miles; agency staff said the vehicle class makes the replacement less costly than heavy‑duty trucks.
The Soil and Water Conservation Commission requested $40,500 on Jan. 15 to replace a light‑duty pickup used in commission operations.
Janet Jessup, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee the vehicle proposed for replacement was purchased in 2006 and had approximately 84,000 miles at the time of the budget submission. The commission is housed within the Idaho Department of Agriculture and works with 50 conservation districts across the state; the replacement item is funded from the commission’s appropriated resources.
Committee members asked about vehicle pricing benchmarks and whether statewide budget guidance adjusts replacement cost estimates for inflation; Jessup said the budget development manual distinguishes vehicle classes (light duty vs. heavy duty) and that the Department of Administration sets those replacement benchmarks. Senator Wintrow asked whether the committee may lift the statewide cap if an agency cannot procure a suitable vehicle within the benchmark; the chair responded that the committee retains full discretion on funding levels.
No action was taken at the hearing; the commission’s request will be considered during JFAC’s maintenance and replacement deliberations.
