Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Mar 20, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee addressed Health & Human Services corrections, Medicaid deadline extension, and heated debates on Student Support FY
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee addressed Health & Human Services corrections, Medicaid deadline extension, and heated debates on Student Support FY2027 budget cuts to virtual schools and IDLA 13.5M reduction.
Key topics
- Health and Human Services FTP Correction
- Medicaid Managed Care Extension HB 345
- Student Support FY2026 Supplemental
- Student Support FY2027 Virtual School Cuts
- IDLA Budget Reduction
Session highlights
- Health and Human Services FTP technical correction from 9 to 7 positions approved
- Medicaid HB 345 comprehensive managed care deadline extended to 2027
- Student Support FY2026 supplemental federal funds approved
- Heated policy vs. budget authority debate; Co-Chair Tanner frustrated with germane committees
- Multiple competing motions on Student Support FY2027; virtual school classified staff cuts debated
Bills discussed
Duration: 1h 59m ยท 7 participants
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