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JFAC funds Idaho State Historical Society moves, staff and America250 transfer; trailer bill follows
Summary
The committee approved funding additions for staff and moving archives at the Idaho State Historical Society, and later voted to transfer $821,200 into the America250 Commemoration Fund and appropriate it to the State Treasurer for reappropriation authority.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 24 approved supplemental and enhancement requests for the Idaho State Historical Society, including funding for staff at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, archivist support, archival moves into a climate‑controlled facility, and related IT equipment. The committee also moved remaining America250 commemoration funds into a dedicated account at the State Treasurer.
Budget staff told the committee the Historical Society requested $141,000 for two full‑time positions at the Old Penitentiary (a store…
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