Committee of Appropriations gives do-pass recommendation to annual claims bill SB 10-97

The Committee of Appropriations returned Senate Bill 10-97 with a do-pass recommendation at its March 11, 2026 meeting. Staff described the measure as the annual claims bill and said it appropriates $370,211.08 from the State General Fund and $33,021.08 from other specified funds to cover claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026.

Legislative staff summarized the bill for the committee and offered to take questions. The chair asked for public comment; the clerk reported no one had signed in to speak. A committee member moved the bill receive a do-pass recommendation and the clerk called the roll.

The chair announced the committee vote as 14 yeses and 4 not voting, and stated that SB 10-97 was returned with a do-pass recommendation. The measure will proceed according to the Legislature's process for reported bills.