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Secretary of State seeks ongoing voter guide funding, IT subscriptions and one‑time DMV upgrade fee
Summary
Secretary of State Phil McGrane asked for ongoing funding to print and mail an Idaho voter guide, continued software subscription funding for campaign finance and lobbyist systems, and a one‑time federal DMV upgrade fee, while noting progress on election system projects funded by prior one‑time appropriations.
Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Legislative Services Office analyst Christopher Lahoset presented several fiscal requests to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee, including ongoing funding for a mailed voter guide and continued support for election and business systems built using prior one‑time investments.
Lahoset said the office seeks $400,000 ongoing from the general fund for design, printing and distribution of an Idaho voter guide — $300,000 estimated for mailing and $100,000 for printing — to be sent to all households for primary and general elections.…
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