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House approves increase to attorney general appropriation for Second Injury Fund work
Summary
Senate File 2467 passed the House unanimously to raise the attorney general's annual appropriation from the Second Injury Fund from $450,000 to $900,000 to better cover legal costs associated with the fund's work.
The House approved Senate File 2467 to increase annual reimbursement to the attorney general's office for work tied to the Second Injury Fund. Representative Weldon said the attorney general currently receives $450,000 annually but the work costs around $900,000; the bill would raise the appropriation to match that cost.
Representative Nielsen urged support on the floor. The House passed the bill with a recorded floor vote showing 92 ayes, 0 noes and 8 absent, and the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
