Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Feb 18, 2026 - February 18, 2026
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations from Department of Parks and Recreation and Office of State Public Defender, covering enh
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations from Department of Parks and Recreation and Office of State Public Defender, covering enhancements, infrastructure projects, staffing challenges, and transition progress.
Key topics
- Department of Parks and Recreation Budget
- Parks Infrastructure and Capacity
- Twin Peaks Ranch Acquisition
- Office of State Public Defender Budget
- Public Defense Transition and Vacancies
Session highlights
- Parks and Recreation budget presentation begins with overview by Janet Jessup.
- Chairman Grow opens questions for Director Buxton.
- Sen. Cook questions Idahoan access to parks amid out-of-state use.
- Rep. Harris praises parks work and questions FTE vacancies.
- Public Defender budget presentation starts.
Duration: 1h 17m ยท 11 participants
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