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Votes at a glance: JFAC actions on community colleges, commerce, juvenile corrections and Department of Corrections (March 7)
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee took votes on multiple budget items March 7, advancing several agency requests with due‑pass recommendations and deferring a library grant after a tied House vote; roll calls and key details are listed below.
This article summarizes formal motions and roll calls taken by the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 7 during FY2026 budget consideration.
Community colleges — enrollment workload adjustments and outcome‑based funding language Motion: Add $496,800 ongoing (College of Eastern Idaho), $690,000 ongoing (College of Southern Idaho), and $493,000 ongoing (College of Western Idaho) for enrollment workload adjustments; total additional $1,679,800 from the general fund for FY2026. The motion also included language directing the Office of the State Board of Education to develop an outcome‑based funding model and return to JFAC with a proposal by 12/31/2025 and implement by FY2028. Mover: Representative Pesky. Second: Senator Ward Engleking. Vote: Senate 9 aye, 1 nay; House 10 aye, 0…
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