Legislative Services Office

Budget & Policy Analysis Division

Budget Staff and Agency Assignments

The Budget and Policy Analysis staff of the Legislative Services Office provides independent, non-partisan analytical support to the Legislature in setting the state budget each year. Budget and Policy Division also coordinate hearings, compile budget information and work closely with Legislators in analyzing budget requests and agency performance, and developing funding options for each agency and institution.

Staff / Contact

Email: BudgetContact@lso.idaho.gov

Keith Bybee

Division Manager
208-334-4739

Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch

   

Janet Jessup

Principal Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4730

Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Fish & Game
Department of Lands
Endowment Fund Investment Board
Department of Parks & Recreation
Department of Water Resources
Soil & Water Conservation Commission
Wolf Depredation Control Board
Legislative Systems (GEMS) and Bill Coordinator

   

Frances Lippitt

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4745

General Government and Change in Employee Compensation Committee

Industrial Commission
Division of Veterans Services
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
State Lottery
Department of Administration
Permanent Building Fund
Capitol Commission
State Controller
Division of Human Resources
PERSI
Military Division
State Liquor Division
Arts Commission
Change in Employee Compensation Committee (CEC)

   

Alex Williamson

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4742

Health and Human Services

Department of Health & Welfare
Division of Medicaid
Behavioral Health Services
Division of Welfare
Psychiatric Hospitalization
Indirect Support Services
Public Health Services
Youth Safety & Permanency
Early Learning & Development
Family & Community Partnerships
Independent Councils
State Independent Living Council
Health and Social Services Ombudsman, Office of the

   

Brooke Dupree

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4743

Transportation and Workforce

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Idaho Transportation Department
Historical Society
Commission for Libraries
Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Workforce Development Council
STEM Action Center
Commission on Aging

   

Kevin Campbell

Principal Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4741

Higher Education

College & Universities
Agricultural Research & Extension
Health Education Programs
Special Programs (OSBE)
Community Colleges
Career-Technical Education
Office of the State Bd. of Education
Charter School Commission

   

Noah Peterson

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-334-4749

Public Safety

Department of Correction
Department of Juvenile Corrections
Idaho State Police
Commission of Pardons & Parole
Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination
Public Utilities Commission

   

Christopher Lehosit

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-332-1285

Revenue and Economy

Department of Insurance
Department of Finance
Department of Labor
Office of Information Technology
Board of Tax Appeals
Idaho Tax Commission
Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee (EORAC)
General Fund Daily Update
Budget Monitor
Statewide Budget Reconciliation

   

Kellen McGurkin

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-332-1284

Public School Support

Public School Support/Financing
Educational Services for the Deaf & the Blind
Department of Education
Idaho Public Television
Hispanic Affairs, Commission on

   

Janica Bisharat

Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
208-332-1286

Statewide Elected Officials

Judicial Branch
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Lieutenant Governor
Division of Financial Management
Executive Office of the Governor
Office of Drug Policy
State Public Defender
State Appellate Public Defender
Office of Administrative Hearings
Joint Millennium Fund Committee

   

Vacant Analyst

Analyst

Tamara Figueiredo

Office Coordinator
208-334-3537

   

Shane Winslow

Data Systems Coordinator
208-334-4738

Legislative Services Office
Budget and Policy Analysis
700 W. Jefferson St.  •  P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0054
P: 208-334-3531