Committee staff present program‑maintenance packets; co‑chairs push clearer ‘intent’ language as enforceable budget conditions
Legislative staff walked the committee through program‑maintenance packets that include budget numbers, reappropriation authority and a new approach to ‘clear language’ — wording meant to make legislative intent enforceable — and members discussed oversight and reporting needs.
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Legislative Services Office staff presented program‑maintenance packets to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15, outlining the legislative staff’s recommended base budgets, proposed adjustments for statewide costs and a new emphasis on “clear language” that codifies the Legislature’s spending intent in appropriation bills.
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