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The Senate approved by 40-0 a bill abolishing the Budget and Control Board and putting many of its duties under the governor's control. The measure returns to the House, which approved its version last year.
The Senate approved by 40-0 a bill abolishing the Budget and Control Board and putting many of its duties under the governor?s control. The measure returns to the House, which approved its version last year.
Supporters say it streamlines government and brings it into the 21st century. Much of the debate involved concerns about consolidating too much power under one person.
Many bureaucratic functions would go into a new Cabinet-level Department of Administration. That includes property and fleet management and computer technology.
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