During the 2023 General Session, we examined a variety of issues and passed many bills to address the most pressing issues confronting our state. During the session, we passed 575 bills, including 342 House bills and 233 Senate bills. Additionally, we balanced the largest budget in state history at $29 billion.
Budget Overview
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