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Committee introduces bill to restrict interagency transfers after initial budgets arrive
Summary
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.
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.
Scott described recent transfers made in August after the budget period began, noting transfers from…
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