An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation the authority to conduct its duties, including holding hearings and investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 . During this period, the committee is empowered to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, employ necessary personnel, and, with consent, utilize the services of personnel from other government departments or agencies on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. The resolution establishes specific financial limits for the committee's operations across three distinct periods. For example, expenses are capped at $6,259,693 for March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and $10,730,903 for the subsequent fiscal year. Within these totals, up to $100,000 is allocated for individual consultants and another $100,000 for professional staff training during each specified period. Most committee expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund, with certain routine payments not requiring vouchers, and agency contributions for employee compensation are also authorized.