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JFAC splits on LSO bill‑drafter request but adopts language directing earlier budget submittal and a statewide review
Summary
The committee debated and failed to secure a Senate majority for adding one bill‑drafting FTE to the Legislative Services Office, while approving language asking the governor to transmit the 2027 budget earlier and requesting a statewide review and a new budget submission platform.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 24 considered two related Legislative Services Office items: a request to add one bill drafting position and a separate set of committee language changes aimed at improving the state budget submission and interagency billing practices. The committee approved the language but did not secure a Senate majority for the staffing increase.
LSO division manager Keith Bybee outlined the office’s request and accompanying language. The staffing motion would have added one full‑time bill drafting attorney and $129,000…
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