Bill > HB815

This bill modifies requirements for the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) regarding document transparency during the appropriations process. Currently, the LBB is required to post documents prepared by the board for legislative committees related to appropriations bills. The bill expands this requirement by mandating that the LBB must now also post all supporting documents and work product used to create those original documents on their website. This change aims to increase transparency by providing legislators and the public with a more comprehensive view of the background materials and research that inform budget-related documents. The bill specifies that this new requirement will only apply to documents provided to committees on or after the effective date, which is September 1, 2025. By requiring the posting of supporting materials, the bill seeks to provide more context and insight into how budget-related decisions are developed and analyzed.

Budget and Finance

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