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Committee advances port-infrastructure bill with DLNR support and a $5 million annual request noted
Summary
The committee passed SB1083 SD2 with amendments and noted DLNR's request for $5 million per year to implement port-infrastructure measures; some members recorded reservations due to fiscal concerns.
DLNR representatives told the committee they support SB1083 SD2, a measure related to port infrastructure. Christopher Rankin of DLNR said the agency will work with stakeholders and stand on written testimony.
Antoinette (on Zoom) also indicated DLNR stands on testimony. During consideration the committee noted DLNR’s stated need for $5 million per year to fund implementation; members raised budgetary concerns and one member said she would vote with reservations due to questions from Budget and Finance testimony.
The committee voted to pass SB1083 SD2 with amendments and included the DLNR funding note for the committee report. The measure will advance to Finance for further fiscal review.
Why it matters: the port infrastructure measure involves capital and operational spending that DLNR says will require substantial annual funding; the Finance Committee will need to evaluate the fiscal implications.
Ending: SB1083 passed the committee with an amendment and a fiscal note; it moves to Finance with recorded reservations from some members.
