Constitutional amendment; limit on appropriations (first reference). (HJ59)
Introduced By
Del. Jeff Frederick (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); limit on appropriations. Limits total appropriations in any fiscal year to the preceding year's total appropriations plus the greater of (i) five percent or (ii) a percentage increase equal to the rate of inflation plus the rate of population increase. However, additional appropriations may be made (a) for tax relief, (b) for deposits to the Revenue Stabilization Fund, or (c) nonrecurring capital projects. "Total appropriations" is defined so as not to include appropriated moneys that are received from the federal government or an agency or unit thereof. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063554303 |
| 01/09/2006 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/27/2006 | Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections |