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House Finance hears Department of Business Regulation budget; fire academy bids come in well above estimates
Summary
The Department of Business Regulation presented the governor's fiscal 2026 recommendation and discussed e‑permitting rollout, fee collections, and higher-than-expected bids for the State Fire Academy expansion.
The House Finance subcommittee heard a briefing on the governor's fiscal 2026 recommendation for the Department of Business Regulation (DBR). The administration proposes an authorized level of 155 positions and approximately $35.1 million for FY2026, about $2.3 million less than the enacted level, largely reflecting timing differences for capital projects.
Why it matters: DBR oversees licensing and consumer protection across many professions and programs that affect businesses and municipalities. The department's fee collections in 2024 were substantial relative to its operating budget; fiscal staff noted collections totaled…
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