APPROPRIATIONS – SMEC – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination for fiscal year 2027.
Sponsored By: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Law takes effect July 1, 2026
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. All funding and staffing changes apply for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Budget and staff cuts at energy office
The law cuts the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources’ FY 2027 budget by $12.8 million. Most of the cut is from federal grants ($11.6 million). Staffing is reduced by 11 full-time positions for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Budget and staff cuts at species office
The law cuts the Office of Species Conservation’s FY 2027 budget by $20 million. Most of the cut is from federal grants ($18.2 million), plus $1.76 million from the General Fund. Staffing is reduced by 16 full-time positions for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Funding and staffing cap for species and energy office
The state funds the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination with $46.1 million for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Funding comes mainly from $32.6 million in federal grants and $10.8 million in other revenue, plus smaller state funds. The Office is capped at 23 full-time jobs unless the Governor approves more and notifies the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 256 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/1/2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/30/2026SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/27/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/26/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/25/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/23/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Finance
3/20/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/19/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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