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Senate Institutions committee debates reallocation of capital bill to restore security, Wi‑Fi and stormwater funding
Summary
The Senate Institutions Committee on April 16 reviewed draft amendments to the FY27 capital bill that would reallocate cash and bond funds to restore door‑control security upgrades, add funding for Wi‑Fi in correctional facilities, and return money for stormwater remediation tied to a 3‑acre parcel; staff were asked to return with contract and timing details before the committee finalizes changes.
The Senate Institutions Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the FY27 capital bill on April 16, debating reallocations that would restore security door controls, fund Wi‑Fi installations at state correctional facilities, and add money for stormwater work tied to a 3‑acre parcel.
Scott Moore, who introduced the spreadsheet of draft changes, said the proposal would move $125,000 in one line, add $1,000,000 in cash for door controls and adjust bond and cash mixes across other line items so the overall package remains budget‑neutral. "Everything here is draft," Moore said, urging members to treat the numbers as working figures.
Why it matters: members said the changes address immediate safety and operational needs and could prevent lengthy delays that raise project costs. The committee repeatedly returned to the door‑controls request, noting that a prior house version removed…
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