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HB 1 Engrossed 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 items to be funded.
Present law provides supplementary funding in the General Appropriation Act (Act No. 2 of the
2018 2nd E.S.) 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 supplementary appropriations to be reduced on a pro rata basis if funding is
insufficient to fully fund appropriations.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law repeals the supplementary appropriations and reductions contained in Section 19.B of
Act No. 2 of the 2018 2nd E.S. and provides new supplementary appropriations.
Effective July 1, 2018.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the original
bill:
1. Delete requirement that certain appropriations be fully funded prior to funding other
appropriations.
2. Repeal the supplementary appropriations and reductions contained in Act No. 2 of the
2018 2nd E.S. in favor of providing new supplementary appropriations.