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SB 997

Relating to: funding for grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse James

SB 997 allocates state grant funding for economic support specialists to help vulnerable populations access financial assistance and employment resources.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 997

Legislative bill overview

SB 997 proposes state funding for grants to support economic support specialists, positions that typically help individuals navigate financial assistance programs, job training, and economic development resources. The bill includes a fiscal appropriation, meaning it would allocate state budget dollars to establish or expand this grant program.

Why is this important

Economic support specialists play a crucial role in helping vulnerable populations access benefits and employment opportunities, potentially reducing poverty and improving economic self-sufficiency. The funding mechanism determines whether this expansion happens through new budget allocations or reallocation of existing resources, affecting overall state spending priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The bill's cost and whether the state can afford this appropriation during the current budget cycle, particularly given competing spending priorities
  • Program effectiveness: Questions about whether grant-funded specialists produce measurable outcomes in job placement, benefit access, or income improvement to justify the investment
  • Implementation scope: Uncertainty about which regions, populations, or types of economic support would be prioritized and whether funding is sufficient to create meaningful program reach

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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