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Committee reports $63,437 surplus for FY25 and one-time funds to hire staff member
Summary
The committee reported a FY25 surplus of $63,437, attributed to vacancies; the FY26 budget is largely unchanged except for a $32,000 increase in personal services and a one-time $70,000 allocation from Legislative Counsel to fund the committee's one-year position.
Committee staff presented the fiscal-year 2025 closeout and a proposed 2026 budget, reporting a small surplus and explaining a one-time funding allocation to support the new staff hire.
Kevin told members the FY25 closeout showed "a surplus of $63,437 and change," a result of position vacancies and an unfiled travel voucher. He said personal-services costs for 2026 include a $32,000 increase tied to step increases and cost-of-living adjustments and that Legislative Counsel provided a one-time authorization of $70,000 toward funding the committee's one-year position for the new employee.
Members discussed staffing transitions over the past year and the backlog the office faced, which the one-time funds are intended to address. Chair Joyce Anderson and staff thanked the new hire, Jamie (introduced at the meeting), and noted that Jamie has already begun drafting a travel-policy outline and assisting with file-room organization.
Next steps: staff will continue work on subcommittee deliverables (rules, legislative changes, travel policy) and provide updated budget materials at the next meeting.
