Makes an appropriation to the Department of Taxation for the relocation of its Carson City office. (BDR S-1154)
Impact
The passage of SB467 has a direct impact on state laws relating to budget appropriations and departmental funding. This bill underscores the necessity for state agencies to have the required funding to facilitate changes in office locations, which can be essential for operational efficiency and optimizing service delivery. Additionally, it sets a precedent on how appropriations for specific agency needs are managed within the overall state budget framework, thereby influencing future legislative actions concerning agency relocations and funding requests.
Summary
Senate Bill No. 467 aims to appropriate a total of $1,415,085 from the State General Fund to the Department of Taxation specifically for the relocation of its Carson City office. This appropriation reflects the state's commitment to ensure that the Department has adequate resources for its operational needs. The bill includes provisions that any unspent balance of the appropriated funds must be reverted by a specified date, thus ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to budgetary constraints. By establishing a clear financial commitment, SB467 sets a pathway for the Department's logistical adjustments in the state capital.
Contention
The discussion around SB467 was relatively straightforward, lacking significant points of contention or opposition during its passage. With a unanimous vote of 42-0 during final passage in the Assembly, it appears that lawmakers understand the necessity of providing the Department of Taxation with the necessary resources to relocate. However, the implications of such appropriations could foster discussions on budget prioritization and the adequacy of funding for other state departments, particularly in times of tight financial constraints.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Taxation for information technology projects and equipment, employee training and a money counter machine. (BDR S-1151)
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Taxation for the costs of a feasibility study and request for proposals for a real-time sales tax point-of-sale system. (BDR S-1152)
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Taxation for the costs of a contract with an information technology consultant to perform the backlog of updates to the Unified Tax System. (BDR S-1153)
Makes an appropriation to and authorizes the expenditure of money by the Department of Taxation for the continued development and implementation of the Unified Tax System. (BDR S-1190)
Makes an appropriation to the Office of Economic Development in the Office of the Governor for the support of designated regional development authorities. (BDR S-1144)
Makes appropriations to the State Department of Agriculture for the replacement of computer hardware and associated software and deferred maintenance projects. (BDR S-1159)