The House wrapped up its budget deliberations this week, finalizing a $49.8 billion budget, after adding $129.6 million in spending through amendment over the course of 3 days of session.
The House acted on a record number of budget amendments this year, disposing of 1,522 riders through 7 consolidated amendments and 13 separate amendment votes. Some form of at least 623 of those amendments were adopted – 580 which added spending and 43 that added new policy sections or other budget language. This Brief summarizes House floor spending and policy provisions added.