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Joint committee rejects addition of one bill-drafting attorney for Legislative Services Office
Summary
A request to add one full-time bill-drafting attorney to the Legislative Services Office failed in committee after a split vote; supporters said staff shortages were constraining bill drafting and amendments, while opponents argued for member restraint on bill volume and hesitated to expand staff beyond agency requests.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted down a motion Tuesday to add one full-time bill-drafting attorney and $128,500 from the general fund to the Legislative Services Office.
Representative Tanner moved for the additional FTE and funds, saying LSO staff reported backlog and that one additional attorney would relieve drafting and amendment delays. The motion was seconded by Senator…
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