Bill > HB3270

This bill expands the membership of the Emergency Board, a legislative committee that can make certain budgetary decisions between legislative sessions. Currently, the Emergency Board consists of the Senate President, House Speaker, seven senators, and eight representatives. The bill increases the number of representatives from eight to fourteen while maintaining the requirement that at least four senators and four representatives have previous experience on the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. The board's powers remain unchanged, which include allocating emergency funds to state agencies, authorizing additional expenditures during emergencies, approving budgets for new activities, and making budget transfers between expenditure classifications. The changes to the board's composition will become effective after the adjournment of the 2027 regular legislative session, ensuring a smooth transition. The bill aims to provide more legislative oversight and representation in the Emergency Board's interim decision-making process.