Connecticut lawmakers are calling for greater transparency about who receives money in the state budget, as a federal grand jury continues to investigate Democratic state Sen. Doug McCrory.

The renewed focus on budget oversight follows an audit that found McCrory steered state money to a nonprofit run by a close friend. McCrory has denied any wrongdoing.

In response, the Connecticut House voted unanimously Thursday to approve increased oversight of so-called budget earmarks.

The proposed changes are intended to give lawmakers and the public more information about how state funds are distributed and who benefits from them.

Some Republican lawmakers, however, say the reforms do not go far enough.

State Rep. Tammy Nuccio of Tolland said she believes any funding added to the budget through earmarks should be subject to greater scrutiny and public input.

“Personally, I believe that anything that gets into the budget like this should have a public hearing. I also feel like whoever is giving the money should have to submit not only their financials, but whether or not they have any relationship to anybody who is a legislator,” Nuccio said.

The investigation into McCrory remains ongoing, while lawmakers continue to debate additional changes aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in the state budget process.