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Votes at a glance: Public Safety Commission approves budget, salary increase, rule proposals, appointments and other items
Summary
The commission approved the FY 2026 internal operating budget, set the colonel's salary at the legislative maximum, reinstated a retiree rehire program, adopted an administrative law judge recommendation to deny a security license, advanced rule proposals, and confirmed multiple promotions and appointments.
At its August meeting the Public Safety Commission took multiple formal actions, including budget approval, salary adjustment for the colonel, rule‑making steps, and numerous personnel appointments.
Budget and personnel actions
- Fiscal year 2026 internal operating budget: The commission adopted the FY 2026 internal operating budget as presented. Suzy Whittington, chief financial officer, summarized the Appropriations Act totals and adjustments for collected revenue, federal funds estimates and additional appropriations from recent bills (including funding for rapid DNA analysis and the newly created Homeland Security Division). Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Long; the motion passed.
- Colonel's salary: General Counsel Phil Atkins explained the General Appropriations Act sets a salary range for the executive director/colonel. The commission voted to increase the colonel's…
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