Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Feb 09, 2026 - February 9, 2026
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved cash transfers from Permanent Building Fund ($33.7M), Water Pollution Control Fund ($15M), and In-Demand Ca
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved cash transfers from Permanent Building Fund ($33.7M), Water Pollution Control Fund ($15M), and In-Demand Careers Fund ($10M each for FY2026/2027). Concerns raised on project cancellations and student waiting lists. Reviewed maintena
Key topics
- Permanent Building Fund Cash Transfer
- Water Pollution Control Fund Transfer
- In-Demand Careers Fund Transfers
- Maintenance Budget Language Review
Session highlights
- Committee calls to order and begins FY2026-2027 cash transfers review.
- Sen. Wintrow questions status of Permanent Building Fund projects.
- Concerns raised on canceled projects like reentry centers and Carnegie Library.
- Sen. Wintrow criticizes deprioritizing important projects amid shortfalls; motion passes 18-2.
- Approves $15M Water Pollution Control Fund transfer (17-3).
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