The 2nd week of the 2022 Fiscal Session is now underway.
The House approved an amendment to HB1034, an appropriation for the Department of Corrections.
The amendment adds $4.5 million to be used for employees overtime pay.
The House also approved an amendment to HB1067, an appropriation for the Division of Career and Technical Education. The amendment adds approximately $1.4 million for vocational training.
The House voted in favor of several re-appropriation bills for various agencies.
The Joint Budget Committee will meet again at 9 am on Wednesday.