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House approves public‑safety maintenance budget after debate over trooper vacancies and pay

Idaho House of Representatives · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Lawmakers passed the public‑safety maintenance budget (Senate Bill 13‑61) after a prolonged exchange about Idaho State Police vacancies, pay and recruitment; supporters said enhancements will be addressed separately.

The Idaho House on March 12 approved the public‑safety maintenance budget contained in Senate Bill 13‑61 following extended debate about staffing and recruitment for the Idaho State Police and corrections systems.

Representative 30 (bill sponsor) described the package as a maintenance budget that covers the Department of Corrections, Idaho State Police, Juvenile Corrections and related functions, and said the maintenance figure was…

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