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CT SB00161
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
John McKinney
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AI Summary
- Amends section 2-33a of the general statutes to redefine "increase in inflation" as the change in the consumer price index for urban consumers during the 24-month period ending December 31st of the year preceding the fiscal year, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data
- Redefines "general budget expenditures" to mean expenditures from appropriated funds authorized by public or special act of the General Assembly, excluding debt service and expenditures under section 4-30a
- Provides that any spending exceeding the constitutional cap shall not be counted as "general budget expenditures" in calculating future spending caps, preventing overspending from inflating the baseline
- Requires a three-fifths majority vote in each house of the General Assembly to enact this amendment
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Constitutional Spending Cap.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations
2/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/21/2012
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