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House rejects an education funding boost; passes supplemental budgets after debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated a Briscoe substitute to boost the weighted pupil unit (WPU) from 4% to 5% funded by transfers; the substitute failed and HB 2 (public education budget amendments) passed the House 63-10. Related supplemental bills (HB3, HB8) also passed.
On March 9 the House engaged in extended debate over HB 2, the public education budget amendments for the fiscal year. Representative Sampey and Representative Briscoe debated substitutes that would raise the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) by an additional percentage point. Briscoe argued the increase was modest and could be funded by reallocating designated tax-growth (TIF) funds; supporters called for additional investment in…
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