Committee Approves Small Reallocation Letting Sheriffs Use Jail Earmark for Law Enforcement

Feb 25, 2026

The committee gave HB 91 a favorable report (9‑0). The measure removes an earmark designated for jails and allows sheriffs to use those funds for other law‑enforcement purposes; sponsor said the money is sitting unused in an account.

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The Senate committee gave HB 91 a unanimous favorable report after a short explanation from the member standing in for the sponsor.

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