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Appropriations panel advances amended FY budget with road investments, program reallocations and mental‑health funding
Summary
The committee approved House Bill 973, the amended fiscal‑year budget, forwarding multiple line‑item changes including over $2 billion for roads, targeted spending for DHS and public safety, $100 million for the "Dreams" endowment, and direction to prioritize Next Gen 9‑1‑1 modernization if federal BEAD funds are eligible.
The Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed House Bill 973, the state's amended fiscal‑year budget, and voted to advance the measure after a broad presentation of line‑item changes and member questions.
Key takeaways: Committee members were told the Senate's amended budget increases road investments by over $2 billion, restores full funding to the State Elections Board after a proposed cut by the House, redirects a House $220 million private‑prison add to $180 million for two modular facilities on state land, and proposes targeted investments to address a structural shortage at the Department of Human Services (about $89 million).
The presenter said the Senate funded graduate medical education ($20 million across several hospitals), added $15 million at…
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