JFAC approves series of supplemental appropriations and FY2026 enhancements across state agencies

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a package of supplemental appropriations and fiscal-year 2026 enhancement requests affecting several state agencies during its Feb. 14 session, taking recorded roll-call votes on each motion.

The actions ranged from a small fiscal-year 2025 deficiency warrant for hazardous-materials cleanup to larger FY2026 enhancement packages, including an $8.6 million transfer to support hazardous-materials regional response teams. Committee staff repeatedly framed the measures as necessary to align agency programs with operational needs and federally funded projects.

Why it matters: The approvals will move state funds between accounts, add or reallocate staff positions in several agencies, and authorize multi-year reappropriation authority for large construction grants—measures that change the state’s near-term fiscal commitments and the operations of public-safety, veterans, agricultural and regulatory programs.

Key approved items and context

- Military Division (supplementals and FY2026 enhancements): The committee approved a $34,200 one-time transfer from the general fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund to cover remaining 2024 cleanup costs (motion passed unanimously; recorded as “20 ayes, 0 nays” aggregated). It also approved a $540,001 one-time appropriation to support…