Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Mar 06, 2026 - March 6, 2026
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved Medicaid FY2026 supplementals, FY2027 enhancements after heated debate, plus ISP, POST, Juvenile Correction
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved Medicaid FY2026 supplementals, FY2027 enhancements after heated debate, plus ISP, POST, Juvenile Corrections, Administration, and Military Division budgets with multiple motions and votes.
Key topics
- Medicaid FY2026 Forecast Adjustment
- Medicaid Hospital Assessment Restructuring
- Medicaid FY2027 Enhancements Debate
- Idaho State Police Replacements
- POST Academy Items
Session highlights
- Ted Wintrow moves FY2026 Medicaid forecast adjustment; passes unanimously
- Rep. Kyle Harris questions Division of Purchasing staff; debate begins on FY2027 enhancements
- Sen. Kevin Cook proposes compromise motion reducing Res Hab providers; original motion ultimately passes after substitutes fail
- Sen. Melissa Wintrow motion to shrink forecast target fails
- Representative Bruce argues against further cuts, supports policy through germane committees
Bills discussed
Duration: 1h 30m ยท 21 participants
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