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Idaho Military Division seeks supplemental funding for public‑safety communications, vehicle backlog and hazmat equipment
Summary
The military division and adjutant general asked JFAC for supplemental funds to finish communications equipment in state vehicles, expand installation capacity, and replace decades‑old hazardous‑materials gear for seven regional teams.
The Idaho Military Division appeared before the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Oct. 24 to explain a supplemental package to finish public‑safety communications work, resolve a vehicle‑installation backlog and modernize hazardous‑materials response equipment.
Frances Lippett, budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, summarized the division’s budget. Major General Tim Donilon, the adjutant general and commander of the Idaho National Guard, answered members’ questions about timing and execution.
The governor recommended a supplemental that covers two main areas: funding to clear a backlog of 40 Dodge Durango vehicles owned by the Idaho State Police whose critical communications equipment has not been installed, and IT and licensing funding to create an independent network for public‑safety…
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