Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
HB 5611 is a funding bill that authorizes $X million in state appropriations for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It directly affects the department by providing the budget needed to operate its programs and services during that period. The bill’s key mechanism is establishing the specific funding levels and rules for how those state funds may be spent. As an appropriations bill, it does not change laws or policies but ensures the department has financial resources for its existing functions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Greg Markkanen
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
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