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House amends large supplemental budget bill after intense sage grouse funding debate
Summary
House Bill 2, a $541.2 million supplemental appropriations bill, passed the House 68–1 after floor amendments adjusted an original $2 million allocation intended for sage grouse activities. Debate centered on whether funds should be split between habitat projects and lobbying to avoid federal listing.
Representative Brown brought House Bill 2 to the floor as a substantial current‑fiscal‑year supplemental appropriations bill on March 11. The bill adds $541,212,500 to operating and capital budgets and incorporates extensive intent language for how funds should be used.
A contentious exchange focused on a $2 million line item intended to address the greater sage‑grouse issue. Representative King proposed an amendment…
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