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JFAC approves program-maintenance budgets for multiple state agencies, totaling billions
Summary
On Jan. 17 the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee approved program-maintenance appropriations for the 2026 base across many state agencies, setting dollar totals, full-time-equivalent caps and standard appropriation language to be carried into draft bills.
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Jan. 17 set program-maintenance budgets across a swath of state agencies — including the legislative branch, judicial branch, constitutional officers, public safety, general government, economic development, natural resources, the State Board of Education, public schools and health and human services — and approved the standard clear language and reappropriation authorities that typically accompany those appropriations.
Committee staff described program-maintenance budgets as the legislature’s baseline for ongoing operations: the FY2026 base appropriation adjusted only for statewide decisions such as contract inflation and statewide cost allocation. Committee votes were recorded by roll call for each functional area; most passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance (committee roll-call tallies and key totals):
- Legislative branch:…
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