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Senate finance panel debates making retiree health accounts non‑lapsing, timing for ERP funds
Summary
Senate Finance members debated language to make retiree health funds non‑lapsing and how to handle unspent ERP (enterprise resource planning) appropriations so the state can cover late claims and the ERP go‑live schedule without hurting the rainy‑day drawdown.
The Senate Finance Committee discussed whether retiree health funds should be designated non‑lapsing and how to treat unspent ERP (enterprise resource planning) appropriations as the committee considered the governor’s budget adjustments.
The debate focused on timing and budget mechanics: lawmakers asked whether lapsing certain appropriations on June 30 would increase the committee chair’s draw on the rainy‑day fund and whether those dollars could instead be reappropriated July 1 to cover planned ERP expenses. Committee members agreed the ERP go‑live date is likely in spring 2026 and that…
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