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H 968: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEEVetoed

H 968 status: Vetoed — Line item vetoed by Governor on April 8, 2026 Session Law Chapter 311 Effective: 04/08/2026 SECTION 1-6 with exception of line item veto in SECTION 1 & 4; 07/01/2026 SECTION 7-14 (updated Apr 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 90/100

Bill summary

Official

APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential funding for water and infrastructure projects

Risks

  • Specific allocations and potential budget impacts unknown

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Appropriation ensures operational continuity for state programs

Risks

  • Fiscal uncertainty due to line-item veto by the Governor

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports public schools and fire safety services

Risks

  • Vetoed provisions may delay essential funding for public services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The bill underwent a gubernatorial line-item veto, signaling conflict between executive and legislative branches regarding specific budget allocations

Limitation

Source provided is a summary abstract only

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Where it stands

Line item vetoed by Governor on April 8, 2026 Session Law Chapter 311 Effective: 04/08/2026 SECTION 1-6 with exception of line item veto in SECTION 1 & 4; 07/01/2026 SECTION 7-14

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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