Analyst: RJW Page 1 5/2/23
OFA Bill Analysis
HB 6659
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
THEREFOR.
SUMMARY:
The bill, the FY 24 and FY 25 biennial budget bill, includes
appropriations for 10 funds totaling $25.1 billion in FY 24 and $25.9
billion in FY 25. Funding is provided to state agencies to meet
operational costs, make grant payments, and meet long term obligations
such as debt service and retirement benefit systems. The bill also
includes: (1) implementing language pertaining to various agencies and
appropriations, (2) funds carried forward from FY 23 appropriations to
FY 24 and FY 25, and (3) reallocates a portion of American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funds for new purposes in FY 24 and FY 25.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Sections 1-25, and section 34 are effective July 1,
2023, and sections 26-33 and 35-91 are effective from passage.
COMMITTEE ACTION
Appropriations Committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Yea 40 Nay 12 (04/18/2023)