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JFAC funds Military Division upgrades, public‑safety communications and hazmat regional teams
Summary
The committee approved multiple one‑time appropriations and a larger FY2026 enhancement package for the Military Division, authorizing IT upgrades, public‑safety communications contracting and a transfer to fund hazardous‑materials regional teams.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved a series of funding actions for the Military Division intended to accelerate public‑safety communications installations and to equip regional hazardous‑materials response teams.
Frances Lippitt, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the committee the Military Division’s requests include one‑time funds to contract installations on Idaho State Police vehicles, build four installation bays, and purchase related equipment to increase installation throughput so vehicles could be used by year‑end.
Major fiscal actions approved - $540,001 one‑time (general fund) to contract for installation of public‑safety communication systems and to build four…
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