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AK HJR2
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gatto
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AI Summary
- Establishes biennial state budgeting with odd-numbered years having first regular sessions lasting no longer than 120 calendar days and even-numbered years having second regular sessions lasting no longer than 90 calendar days
- Requires the governor to submit a budget covering the next two fiscal years (instead of one) before or during each first regular session
- Restricts first regular sessions and special sessions before the next second regular session to passing only bills implementing the new biennial budget, with amendments and supplements allowed only during second regular sessions
- Modifies budget reserve fund provisions to reference biennial budgets instead of single fiscal years
- Applies these amendments to state budgets for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 onwards, with fiscal year 2013 remaining under previous rules
Legislative Description
Const Am: Biennial Budget; Session Length
Legislature
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): LYNN
1/21/2011
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/18/2011
Full Bill Text
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