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Committee introduces RS32533 to create oversight committee for America250 funds
Summary
Representative Brandon Mitchell proposed RS32533 to formally create a legislative committee to oversee distribution of America250 celebration funds; committee introduced the RS and sent it to the second reading calendar.
Representative Brandon Mitchell told the committee RS32533 would create a committee to oversee distribution of funds reserved for America250 celebrations. He said when the fund was created in 2024, the legislature did not create a standing committee to allocate the money, and the RS establishes legislative oversight and moves funds into the treasurer’s office for intended uses.
Mitchell said some funds have already been distributed by the historical society and that the legislature had clawed back “quite a bit” to place into the fund; he stated about $1,200,000 would be put into the fund through JFAC. He said he is co‑chair of the committee with Senator Adams and that one legislator seat remains to be filled.
Representative Scogg (transcript: Scog) moved to introduce RS32533 and send it to the second reading calendar; the committee approved the motion on a voice vote.
Ending: RS32533 was introduced and sent to second reading; sponsors said they will continue work to populate the committee and manage fund distributions.
