June 2, 2016

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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Special Session Budget Compromise Averts Shutdown and Protects Economy

June 2, 2016

After I led negotiations over the Memorial Day weekend, the Legislature passed a $4.6 billion operating budget on Tuesday. This is a reduction of $500 million from last year. We also passed one of the smallest capital budgets in state history. Nearly $3.2 billion comes from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, the state’s savings account. The session now can be laser-focused on a fiscal plan, before our savings are depleted.

Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Special Session Budget Compromise

June 2, 2016

On Tuesday, the Legislature passed a $4.6 billion operating budget, nearly $500 million less than last year and one of the smallest capital budgets in state history. Nearly $3.2 billion comes from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, the state’s savings account. The session now can be laser-focused on the revenue side of the equation, before our savings become depleted.

Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: budget passed and work ahead

June 2, 2016

We are now on day 11 of the special session, and the legislature has seen some activity, but there is still work to be done. Read on for an update on the operating budget, fiscal planning, and a heads-up on the upcoming interim.