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State of the State Address from Governor Benke

2026 Governor

The bills signed during the 2026 session were HF2983, HF2631, HF1207, HF1590, HF0501, HF2010, HF2737, HF2764, HF0855, HF3178, HF2983, HF3233, and HF3465. The bills vetoed were HF2419 because of the limited requirement of 10% and it needing to be amended to 30% or more. The 2026 session was a success.  

Fiscal year 2026-2027 Budget 

  • E-12 Education Fund- $400 million
  • Higher Education- $98 million
  • Tax Cuts- $2 billion
  • Public Safety- $2 million
  • Transportation- $5 million
  • Environment and Energy Fund-$60 million
  • Jobs, Communication, Agriculture, and Housing- $450 million
  • State Government- $2 million 
  • Debt Service- $10 million
  • Capital Projects and Grants- $1 million
  • Cancellation Estimates- $1 million
  • Estimated Inflation- $1 million
  • Rainy Day Fund-$80 million
  • State Debt- $500 million