The Fiscal Division is charged with aiding the House of Representatives in the development of the state budget. A staff member is assigned to each House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittees and is responsible for analyzing fiscal issues associated with the state entities under the Subcommittee. The primary focus of the staff is to analyze the budgetary needs and funding resources available to state agencies under each Subcommittee’s purview. The Fiscal Division also analyzes all proposed legislation for potential fiscal impact to the state budget. For a better understanding of the systematic development of the state’s annual budget see the Appropriations Process.