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JFAC approves $200,000 for Idaho’s customary contribution to USS Idaho commissioning and crew scholarships
Summary
The committee approved a $200,000 one-time appropriation from the general fund to support the commissioning of the USS Idaho and to provide scholarships for its crew as a customary contribution by the naming state.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a one-time supplemental appropriation of $200,000 from the general fund to the Military Division to support the commissioning of the USS Idaho, a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine.
Frances Lippitt, budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, told the committee the governor requested $200,001 one-time to be used as “a customary contribution of the naming state, in order to promote Idaho and also to provide a scholarship to its crew members.”
Senator Woodward moved the fiscal-year 2025 supplemental: “for the military division and the military management program an additional $200,000 1 time … from the general fund.” The motion was seconded, and the committee approved the appropriation. Officials reported combined committee totals of 19 ayes and 1 nay (Senate 9–1; House 10–0), and the motion carried with a due-pass recommendation.
The appropriation is listed as a trustee and benefit payment and is one-time funding for fiscal year 2025. Committee members did not attach additional conditions in the committee action.
