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JFAC transfers $40 million to fire suppression fund, approves Department of Lands FY2026 enhancements
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to transfer $40 million from the general fund to the Fire Suppression Deficiency Fund and approved a separate FY2026 package of enhancements for the Department of Lands including equipment, fire-detection services and firefighter bonuses.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 14 approved a one‑time transfer of $40,000,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Suppression Deficiency Fund and later approved a separate FY2026 enhancement package for the Department of Lands.
The transfer motion was presented by Janet Jessup, budget and policy analyst, who told the committee: “This request is for a transfer of $40,000,000 one time from the general fund to the fire suppression deficiency fund.” Representative Lance Manwaring moved the transfer; it carried unanimously, with the committees voting a combined 20 ayes, 0 nays.
Why it matters: the Fire Suppression Deficiency Fund is a continuously appropriated account…
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