Clerk of the Legislature seeks modest travel and supplies funding as body expands to 16 members
Summary
The Clerk of the Legislature requested restoration of a $14,000 travel/training line for legislators and modest increases in office supplies and staff training to support an expanded 16‑member legislature and onboarding costs.
Katrina McCloy, clerk of the legislature, presented the clerk’s office budget and noted adjustments tied to the expanded number of legislators for 2026 and onboarding needs.
McCloy said the office supports the legislature’s records, public‑meeting compliance and document management and that the clerk’s office maintains the official record dating back to 1817. She requested restoring a travel and training line for legislators (the office had $14,000 restored from contingency last year) and a modest $500 staff training enhancement, and noted increases in printing and supplies tied to additional legislators and onboarding materials.
Why it matters: The legislature will expand to 16 members in 2026, increasing demand for packets, nameplates, business cards and onboarding training. The clerk asked for reinstatement of the travel/training budget to allow for legislator orientation and attendance at professional association conferences.
Next steps: Clerk will refine printing and supplies projections and coordinate with administration on onboarding materials and the proposed travel/training budget.
Ending: Legislators thanked the clerk for the overview; McCloy said the office will return if further adjustments to printing or supplies are required.
