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Legislature expected to vote today on HB 1086

Today, the House is expected to vote on HB 1086, the supplemental budget for the 2009-11 biennium.  Lawmakers are considering additional cuts that would help close the state's current budget deficit.  Several amendments will be debated on the floor prior to final passage.  Where would you cut to help reduce the state's deficit? 

Only published comments... Jan 24 2011, 06:28 PM by Website Director
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Lainie59 said:

If this passes with the section giving the Transportation Commission the authority to determine ferry rates, tolls and highway fees, once again our lawmakers are slapping the voters in the face.

Initiative 1053, overwhelmingly passed by the voters last November, requires any new or increased FEE to be voted on by the legislature or the people - which does NOT give a Commission the authority to do so.

January 25, 2011 9:54 AM
 

Website Director said:

Lainie59 - The portion related to the Transportation Commission was stripped from the bill with an amendment.

January 25, 2011 11:22 AM
 

SIDNY said:

This is not getting the job done. They are legislating as a full time legislature when they are only part time. We need a budget for two years, not two months. I find this disappointing but not surprising.    

January 25, 2011 11:32 AM
 

Lainie59 said:

Website Director: I'm glad the portion related to the Transportation Commission was stripped but let's see if it is reintroduced when it goes to the Senate.

January 25, 2011 6:54 PM

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