Committee advances bill to keep agency fee revenue in designated fund (House Bill 17 86)
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Summary
The House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions voted to advance House Bill 17 86, which sponsors said would keep specified fee-generated revenues in their designated fund rather than sweeping them to general revenue; the measure passed out of committee 12–1.
The House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions voted to advance House Bill 17 86 on a voice/roll-call vote after a brief clarification from the ranking member. Chairman Mayhew moved the bill be voted "do pass," and Ranking Member Collins asked for a short explanation because she had not attended the hearing.
Committee members and the bill's sponsor confirmed the measure is intended to preserve fee-generated revenues in the fund where they are collected rather than allowing a biennial sweep into general revenue. Ranking Member Collins said she wanted to be informed before voting; the sponsor nodded in agreement to that characterization.
The committee adopted the bill on the roll call, producing a tally of 12 ayes and 1 no. No amendments or additional conditions were offered during the committee vote, and the chair noted the bill will move to the floor for further consideration.
The committee record shows the action was procedural to advance the measure; members did not expand the debate on long-term fund accumulation or future authority to transfer funds back to general revenue. The bill now proceeds to the full House for consideration.
