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Senate adopts broad federal‑aid oversight amendment; some senators raise separation‑of‑powers concerns
Summary
The committee adopted a comprehensive finance amendment (drafting code 79‑69) to standardize legislative notification and, in some cases, approval of federal aid acceptance by state agencies; the measure includes a $25 million review threshold and exemptions for major entitlement programs and provoked debate over legislative-executive roles.
Chairman Watson introduced a large finance amendment (drafting code 79‑69) that would require state departments to follow a standardized process when applying for and accepting federal aid. The amendment requires notification to the joint finance committee and, for large aid packages (equal to or above $25 million), affirmative committee review before acceptance. It also requires agencies to disclose purpose, amount, match requirements and fiscal impacts and mandates an…
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