Sen. Nicole LeFavour, D-Boise, asked JFAC Co-Chair Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, "Are we binding the universities to fully fund CAES out of other programs?" Cameron responded, "The money flows through the state Board of Education, so the board has the authority." The motions include lump-sum authority, so the board can shift money around, he noted. "But it is saying to the universities and to the state board that we feel CAES is a priority and we feel money should be spent on it. Is it binding? I think that's too strong a word."