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JBC introduces ARPA adjustments bill to formalize reversions, recaptures and fund swaps
Summary
The committee introduced LLS 4 80 (ARPA adjustments) 6-0. Staff described three categories of changes: fund‑source true‑ups with net‑zero fiscal effect, recaptures/reversions converted to one‑time general fund in 2024‑25, and reductions of ongoing cash fund appropriations back to the general fund.
The Joint Budget Committee introduced LLS 4 80, a bill that formalizes adjustments to prior ARPA‑related appropriations, following a staff briefing describing three types of adjustments: (1) true‑ups among fund sources that are net‑zero for the general fund but reallocate appropriations between federal and state sources; (2) reversions and recaptures from ARPA programs that reverted as federal funds and can be swapped to yield one‑time general fund in 2024‑25; and (3) reductions to ongoing cash‑fund appropriations that can be reallocated back to the general fund.
A staff member summarized the mechanics: "The bottom line here is that you get $33,500,000 of 1 time general fund, in 24‑25," and walked the committee through tables showing federal versus state spending, shaded decisions the JBC previously voted to reclaim, and remaining mechanical transfers. Staff noted a net $0 fiscal impact for many of the fund‑source true ups but said the bill captures $33,500,000 of one‑time general fund in 2024‑25 that has already been accounted for in the committee’s budget balancing.
The committee moved to introduce the bill and passed the motion 6-0. Sponsors were named to carry the bill in both chambers.
