Committee advances forensic-billing budget amendment to full board after debate
Legislators debated a resolution to amend the 2026 operating budget to cover mandated forensic billing tied to competency placements. Sponsors moved the resolution to the full board after questions about whether the spike in cases is an ongoing trend and about contesting psychiatric findings.
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The Health & Human Services committee voted to forward a resolution amending the 2026 operating budget to cover mandated forensic billing tied to competency restoration placements. Legislator Majuski sponsored the amendment and Legislator Majuski seconded; committee discussion focused on unusually high caseloads this year and what steps the DA and sheriff can take to limit out‑of‑county costs.
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