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MS SB2947

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 27-104-13 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that budget revision and funding reduction statutes applicable to the Mississippi Department of Transportation also apply to the Office of State Aid Road Construction.

  • Authorizes the State Fiscal Officer to disapprove or reduce budget estimates for the Office of State Aid Road Construction by up to 5% if funds are unavailable or expenditures are not authorized by law.

  • Requires uniform percentage reductions across all agencies, including the Office of State Aid Road Construction, if initial 5% reductions are insufficient to address revenue shortfalls.

  • Applies revenue shortfall reduction procedures to the Office of State Aid Road Construction when general fund revenues fall below 98% of the adopted estimate at the end of October or any subsequent month in a fiscal year.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Statutes relating to revision of budget estimates and reduction of funding allocations; applicable to Office of State Aid Roads.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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