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Committee creates oversight committee for America 250 fund; sponsor says $1.2 million reclaimed
Summary
Rep. Brandon Mitchell introduced RS 32,533 to form a legislative committee to oversee distribution of America 250 celebration funds; committee voted to introduce RS 32,533 and send it to second reading.
Representative Brandon Mitchell, sponsor of RS 32,533, told the State Affairs Committee the bill creates a committee to oversee distribution of America 250 celebration funds and moves the fund into the state treasurer’s office for disbursement. “Back in 2024, we created a fund for the America 250 celebration. When we did that, we forgot to put together a committee that could actually distribute those funds,” Mitchell said.
Why it matters: The measure formalizes oversight and a distribution mechanism for the America 250 funds and establishes legislative membership on the committee. Mitchell said some funds have already been allocated to the historical society but that the legislature has clawed back money that will be deposited into the fund.
Financial details and oversight: Mitchell said approximately $1,200,000 has been reclaimed and will be placed into the fund and handled through JFAC (Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee). He said he serves as co-chair of the committee, with Sen. Adams named as the other co-chair, and that one legislative seat remained to be filled at the time of the hearing.
Committee action: Representative Scoggins moved to introduce RS 32,533 and send it to the second-reading calendar; the motion carried. The committee recorded the introduction and sent the replacement statute for further floor scheduling and review.
