Joint Budget Committee introduces bill to centralize county administration of public assistance programs

Apr 30, 2026

The Joint Budget Committee introduced LLS 4 25, a draft to centralize county administration of public assistance programs and create shared-services fraud investigations, after members flagged cleanup needs on fraud language and working-group appointments. The motion passed 6-0 and sponsors were named in both chambers.

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The Joint Budget Committee on a 6-0 voice vote moved to introduce LLS 4 25, titled County Administration for Public Assistance Programs, a draft intended to streamline how safety-net programs are administered across counties and the state.

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