Below are amendments to HB 96 that CCAO supports including into the bill as the Senate works on the budget. This page will be updated as we receive amendments.
Drafting: Will appropriate an additional $21.25 million in SFY 2026 and $28.25 million SFY 2027 for reimbursement for county indigent defense costs. This will bring the funding for reimbursement in line with the Public Defender's budget request.
SC-0207 (Senator Brian Chavez): Increases the user fee that generates revenue for Next Generation 9-1-1 to $1.25 per month.
Drafting: Will restore the provision from the Executive Budget increasing initial eligibility for publicly funded child care to 160% of the federal poverty level.
SC-0315: Removes language added in the House that would allow counties to eliminate their Family and Children First Council if certain conditions are met.
SC-0220: Removes language added in the House that would have increased the administrative burden for county department of jobs and family services regarding SNAP administration by prohibiting counties from using simplified or quarterly reporting procedures.
Drafting: Will allow counties that meet certain criteria to use up to 67% of their general lodging tax revenue for different select purposes.