Joint Finance staff preview program-maintenance packets and ‘clear language’ for appropriations

Jan 15, 2025

Legislative Services Office staff walked the Joint Finance committee through the program-maintenance packet format and 'clear language' used in appropriations bills, explaining reappropriation authority for ARPA projects, exemptions to transfer limitations and the committee's discretion over maintenance numbers and language.

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Legislative Services Office staff briefed the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 about the program-maintenance packets members will use to set maintenance budgets this week, explaining new “clear language” sections and how reappropriation authority and transfer exemptions will be presented to the committee.

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