DIGEST
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HB 1 Original 2018 Third Extraordinary Session Henry
Abstract: Provides that the supplementary appropriations Sections shall be effective upon the
recognition of revenue raised in the 2018 2nd E.S. and 3rd E.S. of the Legislature and
provides for a priority list of items to be funded.
Present law provides supplementary funding in the General Appropriation Act out of revenues from
actions taken in the 2018 2nd E.S.
Proposed law provides supplementary funding in the General Appropriation Act out of revenues
from actions taken in the 2018 2nd E.S. and 3rd E.S. of the Legislature.
Present law requires for appropriations to be reduced on a pro rata basis if funding is insufficient to
fully fund appropriations.
Proposed law requires certain appropriations to receive priority funding if funding is insufficient to
fully fund appropriations in the following order: TOPS, Go Grants, higher education, nonpublic
education assistance, DA's & Assistant DA's, and supplemental pay for constables and justices of
the peace. Requires the remaining appropriations to be reduced on a pro rata basis if funding is
insufficient to fully fund appropriations.
Effective July 1, 2018.