Department
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch spent $155 million in FY2026 — 29% of a $543 million budget. It ranks 16 of the state's 41 departments, less than 1% of all state spending.
That is 23% less than in FY2025 ($201 million), not adjusted for inflation.
- Spent FY2026
- $155 million$155,147,979
- Budget FY2026
- $543 millionReserves excluded
- Share of budget spent
- 29%Spent ÷ budget
- Change from FY2025
- −22.6%FY2025: $201 million
14.9% of Elected Officials spending.
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Spent | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| FY2006 | $36.3 million | Not available |
| FY2007 | $56.4 million | Not available |
| FY2008 | $42.1 million | Not available |
| FY2009 | $55.8 million | Not available |
| FY2010 | $31.0 million | $71.2 million |
| FY2011 | $48.8 million | $112 million |
| FY2012 | $37.8 million | $89.2 million |
| FY2013 | $47.2 million |
Where the money went
Explore Legislative Branch by division: select a block to go a level deeper, or switch views. Totals leave out reserves, pass-through accounts and money paid on to other state accounts.
Budget vs spent, by division
2 divisions. The largest, Leg - Legislative Counsel Bureau, accounts for 98% of the total.
| Division | Spent FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Leg - Legislative Counsel Bureau | $152 million |