Senate approves bill requiring governor to present spending-reduction plans to Joint Budget Committee
Senate Bill 25B-001, passed on second reading Aug. 21, 2025, requires the governor to notify the Joint Budget Committee and present a formal spending-reduction plan when executive action reduces spending due to fiscal shortfalls, with specific triggers for mandatory action.
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The Senate on Aug. 21 adopted Senate Bill 25B-001, a measure that relocates and clarifies statutory authority for the governor to reduce spending when the state cannot meet its fiscal obligations, and requires the governor to present a spending-reduction plan to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and receive advice.
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