Bill > HJR014

This joint resolution amends rules governing requests for appropriations, specifically introducing and defining "district request for appropriation" as a request for one-time funding for projects or programs within a legislator's district that serve a statewide public purpose. It establishes "legislator district funds" and an "individual allocation of legislator district funds" for each legislator, with a total amount set aside for these district requests capped at the lesser of 1% of projected revenue growth or $10 million. The resolution also clarifies the process for submitting and reviewing these district requests, including requirements for legislators to indicate if a request is a district request and to provide specific information about the project or program, and outlines how joint district requests can be submitted by multiple legislators. Furthermore, it details that joint appropriations subcommittees will now determine if district requests meet the specified requirements and notify the Executive Appropriations Committee of their approval, while other appropriation requests will follow the existing process of inclusion in budget recommendations, rejection, or prioritization. This resolution takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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