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JFAC votes: reimbursements, Percy and tax‑commission packages, veterans and other enhancements
Summary
At its Feb. 20 meeting JFAC approved a set of agency appropriations and enhancements, including a $17,800 hazmat reimbursement, Percy enhancements totaling $2.6 million (dedicated funds), Division of Veterans Services and Commission for the Blind packages, vocational rehabilitation lease funding, and a $765,300 tax‑conformity supplemental; one veterans cemetery intent proposal failed.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved several budget actions and enhancement packages during its Feb. 20 session.
Key votes and outcomes: - Hazardous‑materials reimbursement: The committee approved a one‑time transfer of $17,800 from the general fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund to reimburse the Military Division for FY2025 deficiency warrants the division could not recoup from incident originators.
- Military Division enhancements: After extended debate over restoring the State Guardsmen Education Assistance Program, the committee did not adopt the general‑fund restoration and instead approved an amended substitute motion…
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