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Perkins County Canal funding becomes focal point as senators propose sweeps and bonds
Summary
Debate over the Perkins County Canal and whether its capital base can be tapped to close budget shortfalls animated the floor; supporters argued continued funding protects future water rights, while opponents proposed partial redirections and bonding options to meet immediate statewide needs.
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A persistent split over the Perkins County Canal emerged during the Senate's budget debates as multiple senators argued whether some of the canal's accumulated cash could be reallocated to plug the state's forecast-driven budget shortfall.
Senator Raybould pressed an amendment (AM 12-45) that would authorize transferring up to $500 million from the Perkins County Canal account for other high-priority water and infrastructure needs, while leaving sufficient funding to protect the canal's core components. "If we're going to be dealing with a budget deficit and if we're looking at all other funds to tap into, I think it's only fair that Perkins Canal be considered as…
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