House of Representatives

Allocates $4,349,000 from PTRF to fund IELRB operations for FY2026, preserving staff, IT and services; no changes to law or programs.

Prohibits airing electioneering communications on video/audio services primarily for children under 13; violations are business offenses, with fines up to $1,000.

Raises the disabled veteran homestead tax exclusion from $45,000 to $76,500, cutting taxable value for qualifying veterans’ homes starting with 2026 taxes (no other relief allowed).

HB 2961 requires public construction PLAs to hit workforce goals for BEP, veterans, or county demographics (10% then 15% by 2026), add OSHA 10, pre-apprenticeships, and benefits.