Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Contentious debate over $4 million fund to defend state interests in federal actions; House Bill 13-21 passes 4–3
Summary
House Bill 13-21, which includes a $4 million appropriation to respond to adverse federal actions and preserve federal funding streams, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee 4–3 after multiple failed amendments that would have limited or removed the funding and executive discretion.
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced House Bill 13-21 on a 4–3 vote after intense debate over a $4 million fund intended to preserve federal funding and respond to perceived adverse federal actions.
Committee members offered competing amendments. Senator Kirk Meyer moved L009 to remove language reimbursing the Department of Law for special assistant attorneys; that amendment failed on a roll call. Senator Lundin then moved L010 to remove a section that gives the governor exclusive authority to determine whether an action is “adverse,” arguing that determination should rest with the General Assembly; that amendment also failed on a roll call. Speakers on both sides discussed whether the Department…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
