Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Mar 02, 2026 - March 2, 2026
JFAC approved Health Education Programs budget with heated debate on rural health funding shift (HB 368). Colleges/universities and community colleges budg
JFAC approved Health Education Programs budget with heated debate on rural health funding shift (HB 368). Colleges/universities and community colleges budgets passed after substitute motions and debates on cuts and rescissions. Career Technical Education supplemental funded.
Key topics
- Health Education Programs Budget
- Rural Health Transformation Funding (HB 368)
- Colleges and Universities Budget
- Community Colleges Rescissions
- Career Technical Education
Session highlights
- Health Education Programs budget presentation by Kevin Campbell
- Sen. Galloway motions $900K addition for FY2027 maintenance; passes unanimously
- Debate begins on language shifting GME funding to Rural Health Transformation Fund
- Sen. Cook opposes: 'short changing rural Idaho'
- Sen. Galloway supports: pipeline for rural doctors in Burley/Pocatello
Bills discussed
Duration: 1h 17m ยท 19 participants
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