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Idaho State Historical Society seeks spending authority for fundraising, collections move and America250 projects
Summary
The Idaho State Historical Society briefed JFAC on fundraising authority, a multi‑year consolidation of archives and planned America250 commemorative projects; the agency requested reappropriation and one‑time moving funds and described its fundraising activities.
The Idaho State Historical Society told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee it needs spending authority for fundraising proceeds, requested one‑time funds to move archival collections into a consolidated facility, and detailed a $1.65 million general‑fund package for America250 commemorations.
Director Janet Gallimore said the agency raises roughly half its budget from non‑state sources (admissions, contracts, grants and donations) and requires legislative spending authority to accept and expend grants and large donations. "If you're talking about large federal grants or large foundation grants that require an audit and require the assurance of the government, that's why we have that spending authority," Gallimore said.
Why it matters: The agency safeguards statewide archives, museum collections and historic sites including the Old Idaho Penitentiary and the Idaho State Archives; funding decisions affect…
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