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JFAC previews maintenance‑budget packets, emphasizes “clear language” and reappropriation authority
Summary
Committee staff presented maintenance‑budget packets and explained new and existing 'clear language' that frames appropriation conditions, exemptions and reappropriations — including ARPA carryovers — ahead of votes on statewide personnel and CEC adjustments.
The Joint Finance & Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 reviewed program‑maintenance budget packets staff prepared for upcoming votes and emphasized that the packets include detailed “clear language” describing conditions, exemptions and reappropriation authorities attached to appropriations.
Keith Bybee, division manager for budget policy analysis, showed members a packet format that includes a comparative analysis of the 2026 base, statewide personnel and benefit adjustments, statewide cost allocations, and change‑in‑employee‑compensation (CEC). The materials add a third column that shows a draft committee recommendation so…
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