Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Jan 26, 2026 - January 26, 2026
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed Idaho Department of Correction budget, covering inmate labor decline, Hepatitis C fund supplemental (SB 142
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed Idaho Department of Correction budget, covering inmate labor decline, Hepatitis C fund supplemental (SB 1420), prison capacity issues, and various enhancements amid population growth and fiscal constraints.
Key topics
- Department of Correction Budget Overview
- Inmate Labor Fund Decline
- Hepatitis C Fund Supplemental
- Prison Population and Capacity Issues
Session highlights
- Rep. Steve Miller welcomes FFA class from Madison.
- Rep. Brooke Green questions inmate labor fund decline.
- Rep. Dustin Manwaring asks about Hepatitis C fund balance and depletion timeline.
- Senator Hart inquires about econometric models for prison population prediction.
- Sen. Codi Galloway questions per-prisoner cost breakdowns.
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