Committee introduces bill to restrict interagency transfers after initial budgets arrive
RS32167, sponsored by Representative Heather Scott, would close a loophole allowing transfers that move money between agencies after budgets are set; supporters said the bill improves transparency, opponents urged consultation with the governor’s office.
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Representative Heather Scott (District 2) presented RS32167 to the Ways and Means Committee, saying the bill “will correct a big issue” uncovered in budget reviews and would close a loophole that permitted post-budget transfers that obscure agency spending.
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