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MN HF3170

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ann Lenczewski

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Increases the budget reserve account target from $653,000,000 to $1,923,000,000 when allocating positive unrestricted general fund balance.

  • 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.

  • Requires a one-time transfer of $1,262,008,000 to the budget reserve on July 1, 2014.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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