Idaho Capitol Watch

Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Feb 16, 2024 - 8:00 AM - February 16, 2024

Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) reviewed General Fund updates and debated budgets for Idaho State Historical Society, Commission for Librarie

Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) reviewed General Fund updates and debated budgets for Idaho State Historical Society, Commission for Libraries, and Office of Drug Policy. Heated discussions on America 250 funding, digital equity grants, and opioid programs led to su

Key topics

  • General Fund Daily Update
  • Idaho State Historical Society Budget Debate
  • Commission for Libraries Budget Debate
  • Office of Drug Policy Budget Debate

Session highlights

  • Roll call and quorum established.
  • General Fund update mentions bills HB494, HB531, SB1357, SB1360; $281M reductions.
  • Idaho State Historical Society budget debate begins; Herndon motion zeros America 250.
  • Herndon opposes America 250 funding as anti-taxation spirit.
  • Bundy supports America 250 as unique opportunity; substitute passes 16-4.

Duration: 1h 52m ยท 9 participants

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