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JFAC approves juvenile corrections spending for radio upgrades, treatment and IT modernization
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved $1,057,600 in additions (mix of general and dedicated funds) and eliminated seven FTEs as part of an IT modernization initiative for the Department of Juvenile Corrections.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 7 approved enhancements for the Department of Juvenile Corrections including a radio system upgrade, residential substance‑use disorder (SUD) treatment funding and IT modernization that reallocated personnel funding into operating costs.
Noah Peterson, budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, described the package. The committee approved a $380,000 one‑time dedicated‑fund radio upgrade, $300,000 ongoing general fund for residential SUD treatment, and IT modernization that reduced seven FTE and moved $675,100 from personnel to operating for a net‑zero IT modernization budgetary impact; replacement IT items from dedicated funds totaled $232,500. Senator Wintrow moved the package for FY2026; Representative Manwaring seconded.
The combined committee vote was 15 ayes and 5 nays; the motion passed and will carry a due‑pass recommendation. Committee staff recorded the total addition as $1,057,600 (including $300,000 general fund and $757,600 dedicated funds) and a reduction of seven full‑time equivalent positions as part of modernization efforts.
Votes at a glance: motion passed 15–5 (combined House and Senate).
