Senate Committee on Ways and Means 02/04/2026

Senate Ways and Means Committee · February 5, 2026

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Opening; school visitors introduced

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Chair opens the session and asks four students from Holy Name Elementary School (eighth graders Lissa, Camilla, Jude and Orlando) to stand and be welcomed to the legislature; ceremonial welcome and invitation to visit the capitol.

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The Senate Ways and Means committee reported out multiple subcommittee budget recommendations for FY2026 and FY2027 across judiciary, public health, attorney general, human services and state hospitals; members debated staffing, FTE counts, opioid settlement pass-throughs, and funding for provider rate increases and contract nursing.

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