Appropriations committee passes broad slate of bills, including bond authorizations and economic development changes

Mar 20, 2026

The committee approved a large set of bills—including local bond authorizations, compensation adjustments for constitutional and judicial officers, and HB 15‑81, an economic development omnibus that increases lottery and debt caps for certain projects—mostly by unanimous voice votes; some motions used roll calls.

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The Appropriations Committee completed a full voting session, advancing dozens of bills by voice vote and recorded roll calls that moved higher‑profile measures forward for floor consideration.

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