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JFAC approves Idaho Transportation budget package and $275 million general‑fund transfer after floor debate
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved multiple Idaho Transportation Department spending motions, including a $275 million transfer from the general fund to dedicated transportation accounts and targeted allocations for aeronautics, State Street headquarters renovations and deferred maintenance.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a series of Idaho Transportation Department budget motions on Tuesday, including a $275 million transfer from the general fund to dedicated transportation accounts intended for the Strategic Initiatives Program and the local highway distribution fund.
The transfer motion, moved by Rep. Sandra Cook and seconded by Rep. Furness, passed with a combined committee vote of 18 ayes and 2 nays. An earlier substitute motion to transfer $150 million, offered by Sen. Hart, failed in both committees (total 5 ayes, 15 nays).
Committee members framed the package as a compromise to fund a mix of deferred maintenance, capital projects and aeronautics grants while acknowledging the reduction from the governor—s…
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