Finance Committee Spending Authorization

Summary#

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Finance to spend money, hire staff, and use personnel from federal departments or agencies from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. The resolution sets spending limits for three periods and allows certain agency contributions toward committee employees’ compensation.

What it means for you#

The resolution covers the Finance Committee’s operations. It does not describe direct changes to services or requirements for the public.

Expenses#

The spending limits are $7,638,723 for March 1 through September 30, 2025; $13,094,954 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and $5,456,231 for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Each period also has smaller limits for consultant services and staff training. Agency contributions related to committee employee compensation may be paid from a Senate account.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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