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SB2082Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.

IntroducedSenate Finance, Ways and Means

Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, makes appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain legislative enactments passed during the 2026 session of the 114th General Assembly; earmarks sufficient state funds for the purpose of funding any bill naming a highway or bridge in honor of a service member killed in action.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee

April 20, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026

  5. Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/15/2026

  6. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2026

  7. Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee to next calendar

  8. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee

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