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JFAC staff outlines new ‘clear language’ approach to appropriations, reappropriation and reporting
Summary
Committee staff walked JFAC through program maintenance packets and a new standard for appropriation ‘clear language’ to make intent enforceable, discussed reappropriation authority (notably for ARPA and long‑term capital projects), and said members will vote on maintenance numbers and language
Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee staff briefed committee members on the format and content of the program maintenance packets they will vote on this week and explained a consolidated approach to appropriation “clear language” intended to make legislative directions enforceable rather than merely advisory.
Keith Bybee, Division Manager of Budget Policy Analysis, walked members through the packets and explained that each packet shows the 2026 base, statewide personnel and benefit adjustments, statewide cost allocations and change‑in‑employee‑compensation (CEC) adjustments and a third column intended for the committee’s recommendation. Bybee said the committee will…
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