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Senate appropriations committee introduces governor's general appropriation bill to start budget process
Summary
Senators introduced the governor's annual “G bill” to begin work on the state budget; the committee approved the motion to introduce the bill by roll call, 8 yays and 1 excused.
At a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, members voted to introduce a gubernatorial budget bill—the annual “G bill” that serves as the starting point for crafting the state budget.
Senator Lavern Lapke moved to introduce “An Act to Appropriate Money for the Ordinary Expenses of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Departments of the State, the current expenses of the state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.” The motion was seconded by Senator Carley and approved on roll call: eight yays and one excused.
The committee chair noted that introducing the G bill is a routine procedural step that places a proposed appropriation before the legislature so members can work toward a balanced budget. Senator Vilhauer clarified on the record that the version introduced had been requested by the previous governor (Governor Noem), and that the committee was proceeding under that initial proposal while the legislature considers adjustments.
No amendments or final budget decisions were made at the meeting; introduction formally makes the bill available for committee review and later action.
The committee adjourned following the vote.
