DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 721 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Schroder
Abstract: Provides for initial allocation of the state operating budget by expenditure category and
requires approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for change of the initial
allocation.
Present law requires the commissioner of administration to notify each budget unit of the amount
of appropriations contained in the General Appropriation Act and permits the commissioner to
review and approve the initial allocation of expenditures for a fiscal year.
Proposed law changes the review and approval of the commissioner of administration of the initial
allocation of expenditures by category from a permissive review and approval to a mandatory review
and approval.
Proposed law further requires prior approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget to
change the initial allocation of expenditures or transfer funds between categories.
Effective July 1, 2016.
(Amends R.S. 39:57.1(B); Adds R.S. 39:57.1(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Clarify that a change in the initial allocation of expenditures requires prior approval of
the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.