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CT HB05658
Bill
Status
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Coutu
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AI Summary
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Amends section 2-33a of the general statutes regarding the constitutional spending cap, requiring a three-fifths vote in each house of the General Assembly.
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Redefines "increase in inflation" as the increase in the consumer price index for urban consumers during the preceding 24-month period ending December 31st of the year before the fiscal year in question, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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Redefines "general budget expenditures" as expenditures from appropriated funds authorized by public or special act of the General Assembly, excluding debt service and expenditures under section 4-30a.
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Implements the constitutional limitation on expenditures by the General Assembly.
Legislative Description
An Act Pertaining To The Constitutional Spending Cap.
Last Action
Public Hearing 04/05
3/18/2011