SB 164 Summary

• Expresses the Legislature's intent to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2022

• Originally amended the 2021 Budget Act with various appropriations across multiple departments and programs, but was substantially revised on February 15, 2022

• The amended version becomes a placeholder bill for the 2022 Budget Act rather than making direct appropriations

• Maintains structure referencing budget items but now focuses on legislative intent for the 2022 fiscal year budget process