Senate adopts technical budget amendments and passes main appropriations bill

Senate leaders on the floor moved technical changes into the budget and approved H951, 'an act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government.' The chamber adopted four technical amendments that, according to the amendment presenter, transfer pilot‑fund language into budget text, correct a duplicated $500,000 capital line and add a $500,000 sprinkler upgrade appropriation for the Newport correctional facility, and add language so homelessness spending can be addressed within the budget conference process.