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JFAC approves major Idaho Transportation Department package after contested amendments
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved key appropriations for the Idaho Transportation Department, including $84.96 million for highway operations enhancements and $112.28 million for contract construction and right-of-way acquisition, after extended debate and a failed substitute motion.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a package of appropriations and reappropriations for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), including $84,963,600 in combined dedicated and federal funds for the Highway Operations Division and $112,276,000 from federal and dedicated funds for contract construction and right-of-way acquisition, and provided reappropriation authority not to exceed $300 million.
The package matters because it funds deferred maintenance, heavy equipment replacement and public transit grants across Idaho, directs targeted salary increases for specified employees, and contains language earmarking funds for specific road widening projects in rapidly growing corridors.
Most significant actions included a motion (mover: Senator Woodward) approving $71,371,600 from dedicated funds and $13,592,000 from federal funds (total $84,963,600) for enhancements in Highway Operations: targeted compensation enhancements (CEC), $10.21 million for new heavy equipment, $11.4 million for public transit, $1.36…
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