Legislative branch budget package shows 7.2% decrease; HB 13-32 moves $12.7M

Apr 21, 2026

Staff reported the legislative branch budget package sent to the governor shows a 7.2% net general fund decrease, includes a $12.7 million transfer via House Bill 13-32 and a pending Wildfire Matters Committee bill carrying roughly $67,000 and 4 FTE for FY2026–27.

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Director Castle presented the legislative branch budget package and the summary tables included in members' packets, reporting that the package sent to the governor reflects a net 7.2% general fund decrease (the original target had been 7.1%). She said this bottom-line figure reflects several items including House Bill 13-32, which transfers $12,700,000 from the legislative department cash fund to the general fund.

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