Bill
HF 627
Overview: HF 627, Ranking minority members of standing legislative committees allowed to request fiscal notes, Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance
Overview: HF 627, Ranking minority members of standing legislative committees allowed to request fiscal notes, Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy, February 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to grant ranking minority members of standing legislative committees the ability to request fiscal notes for bills under consideration. Fiscal notes provide an analysis of the potential fiscal impact of proposed legislation, which is crucial information for lawmakers to make informed decisions.
Key Provisions:
- Allows ranking minority members of standing legislative committees to request fiscal notes on any bill under consideration by their respective committees.
- Requires the Legislative Fiscal Bureau to provide the requested fiscal notes within a specified timeframe.
- Ensures that fiscal notes are made publicly available and accessible to all members of the legislature.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Ranking minority members of standing legislative committees will have increased access to fiscal information to better evaluate proposed bills.
- The Legislative Fiscal Bureau will be responsible for preparing additional fiscal notes upon request.
- The general public and all legislators will have improved transparency into the potential fiscal impacts of legislation.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the introduction and first reading stage, having been referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee. The next step would be for the committee to consider the bill and potentially advance it to the full legislature for further debate and voting.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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