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Senate passes amended FY2025 budget bill restoring employee hours; one senator objects over process and casino payments
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 24-6, HD1 (an amendment to the FY2025 Appropriations and Budget Authority Act) by roll call: 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Dissent centered on alleged procedural irregularities and inclusion of funds for former casino commissioners' back pay.
The Senate approved an amended fiscal-year 2025 appropriation measure on Feb. 14, passing House Bill 24-6, HD1, which amends Public Law 23-26 to allocate funds including restoring government employees’ work hours and appropriating a balance for a settlement fund.
Floor leader moved for passage and the motion was seconded. The Senate then debated the bill. Senators and members raised procedural and substantive questions about specific allocations. Senator Magofna asked whether it was legal to include an $1.8 million allocation of SNILD…
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