HB5282

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration-Public Defender Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

Introduced·2/6/26
Intr Text

Supplemental appropriation to the Public Defender Services from the unappropriated surplus balance for fiscal year 2026.

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Administration's Public Defender Services from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, for fiscal year 2026. It adds new items of appropriation, including $2,600,000 for Public Defender Corporations and $15,000,000 for Appointed Counsel Fees. This funding aims to support the Public Defender Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

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Finance Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 6

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 6

House

To Finance

Feb 6

House

Introduced in House