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MN HF3170
Bill
Status
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ann Lenczewski
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new policy for calculating the budget reserve level by multiplying the current biennium's general fund nondedicated revenues by a percentage determined under subdivision 8.
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Increases the budget reserve account target from $653,000,000 to $1,923,000,000 when allocating positive unrestricted general fund balance.
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Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to transfer funds to the budget reserve to reach the calculated reserve level, provided a positive general fund balance exists and specified conditions are met.
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Requires a one-time transfer of $1,262,008,000 to the budget reserve on July 1, 2014.
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Changes the budget reserve percentage formula to be based on current biennium nondedicated revenues rather than preceding biennium expenditures and transfers.
Legislative Description
General fund budget reserve level policy established, budget reserve increased, and fund transfer authorized.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Ways and Means
3/17/2014