General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Friday, January 30, 2026·26m·▶ Watch / Listen

The General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee advanced four bills — including a campaign finance transparency portal with a delayed effective date — while tabling two bills dealing with court fees and a State Corporation Commission matter, both citing budget uncertainty.

Key Actions

·HB 16 – Program for Incarcerated Persons in Local, Regional, or State FacilitiesNo Vote

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Controversies

Tabling of HB 754 due to fiscal impact and budget uncertainty

An unnamed speaker (chair or member) moved to table HB 754 "in light of the fiscal impact" and "ongoing budget uncertainty." No member spoke against the tabling motion on the record.

Notable Quotes

“I believe that Delegate Keith Gamora really has outstanding intent with this. But unfortunately it would have additional cost. And as we're very much aware of the fact that we're dealing with some budget uncertainty, I would like to make a motion that we gently lay this on the table.”
Delegate David A. Reid — Delegate Reid explained his motion to table HB 120, a bill establishing something within the State Corporation Commission, citing fiscal concerns amid budget uncertainty.

Votes

Motion to report HB 16No Vote

Motion to report HB 17No Vote

Motion to report HB 44 as amendedNo Vote

Motion to gently lay HB 120 on the tableNo Vote

Motion to report HB 231No Vote

Motion to lay HB 754 on the tableNo Vote

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TranscriptPreview

If we would take our seats, everyone. All right, we hear about call to order. The January 30 meeting of the General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee. Meeting of appropriation. On the agenda, we have a series of bills that we will take a look at. But before we do that, let us take the roll. All right, we have a quorum. And first up we have House Bill 16, delegate price. I. I think. Yeah, I think staff is going to do the first part and I can be here for questions. Be happy to. Ms. Peaks. Yes. So House Bill 16 with delegate price. The bill requires courts to establish a program to allow incarcerated persons in local, regional or state facilities. Second, it's been moving properly. Second that we report. House Bill 16. All those members cast a vote. House Bill 16 reports by 60. Miss peaks. Yes, sir. House Bill 17, also by delegate Price. This one is similar and that it deals with accounts for persons that are incarcerated. It extends the delinquent period on accounts I moved to report. Second, it's been moving property. Seconded that we report. House Bill 17. Members, please cast…

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