HB 5317: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
HB 5317 status: Introduced — Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe House is currently debating a plan to give the Department of Natural Resources extra money. This funding would come from leftover cash in the government’s bank account that hadn't been spent yet.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increased funding for state natural resource management
- Potential for improved conservation project capacity
Risks
- Lack of detail on specific environmental priorities funded
Economy
Benefits
- Directs existing surplus capital into state infrastructure or operations
Risks
- Represents a one-time injection rather than sustainable funding
Society
Benefits
- Potential for improved public access to recreational areas
Risks
- No direct social program impact identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Supplemental appropriations lack the standard transparency of a full budget cycle
Analysis based on summary abstract only
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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