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JFAC transfers $40 million to fire suppression fund, approves Lands enhancements including bonuses and equipment
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee moved a one-time $40 million transfer from the General Fund to the Fire Suppression Deficiency Fund and approved a FY2026 package of enhancements for the Department of Lands that includes bonuses, equipment, and staffing increases.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 14 approved a one-time transfer of $40,000,000 from the General Fund to the fire suppression deficiency fund and later approved a separate FY2026 package of enhancements for the Department of Lands that adds staff, equipment and one-time bonuses for firefighters.
The transfer motion was made by Representative Manwaring and seconded by Senator Woodward. Representative Manwaring moved “for fiscal year 20 25 for the Department of Lands in the Forest And Range Range Fire Protection Program, a 1 time appropriation and transfer of $40,000,000 from the General Fund to the continuously appropriated Fire Suppression Deficiency…
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