HB 5689: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security
HB 5689 status: Introduced — Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe House is deciding whether to give the Department of Homeland Security extra money on top of their regular budget.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified.
Risks
- No direct impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides necessary capital for departmental operations.
Risks
- Increases overall state government expenditure.
Society
Benefits
- Ensures consistent delivery of security and emergency services.
Risks
- Limited transparency on specific program-level spending outcomes.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Supplemental appropriations can bypass regular budgetary scrutiny if not accompanied by clear reporting requirements.
Analysis based solely on summary; full text of appropriation details not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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