Legislature approves bill to fund special session, adjourns sine die
After passing a measure to appropriate funds for the first special session of the 108th Legislature, lawmakers adjourned sine die Aug. 20.
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Appropriations
Budget bills clear final round
Lawmakers approved two budget measures Aug. 20 intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for a property tax relief proposal passed during the special session.
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Additional budget changes advanced
A bill intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for property tax relief advanced to the second-round of debate Aug. 15.
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Budget reductions clear first round after cloture vote
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session.
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Senators advance bill to pay for special session expenses
On the opening day of floor debate Aug. 7, lawmakers gave first-round approval to a measure that would appropriate funds for expenses incurred during the special session.
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Budget changes considered to help fund governor’s tax plan
The Appropriations Committee heard joint testimony July 30 on two bills intended to help fund the governor’s property tax relief proposal.
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Session Review: Appropriations Committee
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
Read MorePrivate school scholarship program approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 that will provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships following a successful cloture vote.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 25 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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Budget bills amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
Read MoreBill seeks additional ARPA funds for affordable housing
A bill that would direct millions in federal ARPA funds toward tackling the state’s affordable housing shortage was considered by the Appropriations Committee Feb. 20.
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Bill would redirect ARPA funds to behavioral health provider support
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that seeks to repurpose unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide training and support opportunities for behavioral health students and professionals.
Read MorePrivate school scholarship program considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposal to provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships.
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