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Committee advances Secretary of State budget with IT and election equipment funding

2255173 · February 10, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved House Bill 1002 as amended, moving funding for IT rate increases, election poll-pad replacements, and several position funding shifts in the Secretary of State's budget.

The House Appropriations Committee recommended a do-pass on House Bill 1002, the Secretary of State budget, after Representative Louser walked the committee through the amendment that reallocates personnel funding, adds IT support and license costs, and provides one-time funds for election equipment replacement.

Representative Louser told the committee the amendment includes restoring funding for new and vacant FTEs, moving three positions (two federal election positions and one special services) to general fund support totaling approximately $581,000, and…

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