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ID S1406

ID S1406
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027.


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Introduced
03/18/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
Passed
03/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER; APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONEYS TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DE- FENDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FULL-TIME EQUIVA- LENT POSITIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $505,100 to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. * $48,800 is appropriated from the General Fund for personnel expenditures. * $456,300 is appropriated from the Public Defense Fund, with $202,100 for personnel expenditures, $250,500 for operating expenditures, and $3,700 for capital outlay. * The bill also authorizes an increase of six (6.00) full-time equivalent positions for the Office of the State Public Defender for the same fiscal year. * The act is declared an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Finance Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 212 Effective: 07/01/2026 (on 03/27/2026)

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