Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Jan 29, 2024 - 8:00 AM - January 29, 2024
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed budgets for Fish & Game, Lands, and Parks & Recreation. Detailed presentations by analysts and directors ad
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed budgets for Fish & Game, Lands, and Parks & Recreation. Detailed presentations by analysts and directors addressed dedicated funds, depredation claims, fire suppression, staffing needs, and maintenance backlogs amid rising visitatio
Key topics
- Fish & Game depredation fund
- Department of Lands fire suppression
- Good Neighbor Authority
- Parks visitation & staffing
- OHV law enforcement
Session highlights
- Fish & Game budget presentation begins; Jessup details dedicated funds and depredation challenges
- Q&A starts: Lambert questions fund sources; Miller probes negative depredation balance
- Director Fredericks explains depredation prevention staffing needs amid rising claims
- Department of Lands presentation: fire suppression fund history and TPA funding process
- Miller asks about Good Neighbor Authority production (45M board feet FY23)
Bills discussed
Duration: 1h 34m
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