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JFAC adds $295,000 to governor’s office for IT hardware and America250 initiative
Summary
The committee approved a fiscal 2026 increase of $295,000 for the Executive Office of the Governor: $45,000 for IT hardware replacements and $250,000 for the America250 semi‑quincentennial initiative.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved $295,000 in additional fiscal 2026 funding for the Executive Office of the Governor: $45,000 for IT hardware replacement and $250,000 for the America250 semi‑quincentennial initiative.
Christopher Hossett, a budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, summarized the governor’s proposed budget for the Executive Office and said the request included three enhancements: IT hardware replacement, funding for “America 250” activities tied to the federal Salute to America 250 task force for the 2026 semi‑quincentennial, and a cash transfer to the governor’s emergency fund.
Representative Tanner moved the budget increase, asking to add $45,000 for IT hardware and $250,000 for America250 (total $295,000). Senator Hart seconded. Senator Ziderfeld asked whether the $250,000 was in addition to an earlier appropriation; analysts responded that the two appropriations are separate and that some previously appropriated amounts had moved between agencies. The committee approved the motion by roll call: combined committee total 19 ayes and 1 nay (Senate 9–1; House 10–0), and the motion carried a due-pass recommendation.
Committee discussion noted the existing appropriation for related historical‑society work and clarified that this $250,000 would be appropriated to the governor’s office separately.
