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Connecticut House Bill HB05557

Connecticut 2012 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05557

Introduced
5/7/12  
Introduced
5/7/12  
Engrossed
5/7/12  
Engrossed
5/7/12  
Chaptered
5/23/12  
Chaptered
5/23/12  
Enrolled
5/25/12  
Enrolled
5/25/12  
Passed
6/8/12  

Caption

An Act Making Adjustments To State Expenditures For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.

Impact

If passed, HB05557 is positioned to significantly alter how state funds are allocated amongst various departments, including education and public health. The bill specifies that unexpended balances of certain appropriated funds will not lapse, thus maintaining availability for their intended purposes. This approach ensures continuity in funding for critical services and projects, especially in higher education and public assistance programs, which may have faced potential budget cuts otherwise. The decision to freeze certain appropriations suggests a proactive approach to budgeting, aimed at sustaining key public services amidst fiscal tightening.

Summary

House Bill 05557 aims to make necessary adjustments to state expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. The act delineates various appropriations, including ensuring funds related to collective bargaining agreements are preserved from lapsing and detailing reductions in overall expenditures. The bill emphasizes fiscal responsibility and seeks to align the state’s budgetary allocations with evolving financial requirements. Throughout the document, a focus on fiscal prudence in managing public funds is evident, particularly regarding the management of diverse state departments and their respective expenditures.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB05557 include concerns about the adequacy of budget allocations across critical sectors. Critics fear that while some funds are safeguarded, the overall reductions in expenditures could lead to underfunding essential programs in education, social services, and healthcare. Furthermore, debates are expected concerning the efficacy of the bill's approach to handle collective bargaining agreements without lapsing funds, suggesting varying opinions among legislators about fiscal strategies and priorities. The balance between maintaining fiscal health and meeting the needs of state services will likely be a central theme in discussions around this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05049

An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.

CT HB05048

An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT HB05523

An Act Concerning Allocations Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds And Provisions Related To General Government, Human Services, Education And The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT HB05232

An Act Concerning Solar Projects Throughout The State.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT HB05341

An Act Requiring Reporting Of Projected And Actual Revenues And Expenditures At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT HB05047

An Act Implementing The Governor's Recommendations For General Government.

CT HB05004

An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Certain Climate Change Measures.

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