Committee advances HB 10 65 after debate over continuous appropriation and long‑term tax effects
House Bill 10 65, which creates a new cash fund with continuous appropriation, was advanced to Committee of the Whole after members pressed sponsors on out‑year tax policy and reporting. The amendment J001 was adopted and the measure passed 9–2.
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Committee members questioned sponsor intent for the new cash fund created by House Bill 10 65 and specifically asked why continuous appropriation authority was necessary for the project. A member said continuous spending authority is often used "to ensure that funding is available throughout the many challenges that 1 might face in financing a project," while others warned about cumulative out‑year tax impacts.
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