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JFAC approves Industrial Commission staffing and contract funding; members raise concerns about drawing from dedicated funds
Summary
The committee approved $570,300 in dedicated‑fund appropriations and reclassifications for the Industrial Commission, including a one‑time $288,000 contract for IRIS technical support and ongoing funding for several positions. Some members cautioned about spending fees collected from employers.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on the recommendation of Legislative Services approved enhancements for the Industrial Commission totaling $570,300 from dedicated funds, authorizing a mix of ongoing position funding and one‑time operating expenditures.
Why it matters: The Industrial Commission administers workers’ compensation, rehabilitation and crime victims’ compensation programs. The approved items are intended to reduce processing backlogs, improve adjudication timelines and sustain a legacy IT project; committee members warned that using dedicated fee revenue could harm program operations if not managed carefully.
What the committee approved and why: Kevin Campbell and Noah Peterson, analysts with the Legislative Services Office, briefed the committee on a package that included: • A…
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