HB 5307: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
HB 5307 status: Introduced — Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is the simple version: **The state government has some leftover money, and they want to give it to the department that manages museums, culture, and history. The House of Representatives is currently voting on whether to approve this.**
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential minor economic stimulus for local cultural institutions.
Risks
- Budgetary impact limited to intra-state administrative transfers.
Society
Benefits
- Increased funding for museums and historical preservation.
- Strengthens accessibility to state cultural resources.
Risks
- One-time surplus appropriation may not address long-term operational costs.
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OpenStates
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lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Supplemental appropriations are one-time events and do not guarantee sustainable funding for cultural programming.
Analysis based on limited summary text.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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