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JFAC forwards $1.27 million in DOPL enhancements for inspector pay, vehicles and IT

2701894 · March 13, 2025
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The committee approved $1,268,900 in dedicated funds for the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses to raise inspector pay, replace selected fleet vehicles and upgrade hardware, citing high turnover among inspector positions and aging equipment.

The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee approved an additional $1,268,900 in dedicated funds for the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) for fiscal year 2026, the committee’s analyst said. The committee recorded a do‑pass recommendation on a recorded vote.

Kellen McGurkin, budget analyst with Legislative Services, told members DOPL requested three enhancements totaling $1,268,900 from dedicated funds, paid from fees on regulated boards and commissions. “The first request for $222,000 in ongoing dedicated funds would increase pay for inspector positions…

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