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Committee trims some Attorney General office positions and adds $3 million for Internet crimes unit

Appropriations Committee · January 13, 2026

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Summary

During review of the Attorney General's budget the panel approved a reduction in HB 300 attorney funding (one FTE and $370,326) and separately approved a $3,000,000 addition for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations to be placed in the appropriate unit.

The committee considered Agency 15, the Office of the Attorney General, and approved several targeted adjustments to the governor’s recommendation.

Representative Smith moved to reduce the governor's recommendation for HB 300 (attorneys) by $370,326 and remove one FTE; the motion was seconded and approved by the committee. During debate Representative Sherwood asked for public context for the reduction and Representative Smith said the change reflected an assessment of current demand for attorneys.

Separately, Representative Smith moved to increase the overall recommendation by $3,000,000 in general funds "specifically for DCI crimes investigation, Internet crimes against children." The chair and director clarified that the motion’s funds would be placed in unit 329 (Internet crimes against children) and the committee approved the increase and associated placement.

The committee closed Agency 15 as amended and recorded the roll call on the agency closure.