Experts warn absence of an appropriations act would halt many state payments, complicate services
At an April 9 House Appropriations Committee briefing, JFO analyst Emily Burn and committee members discussed that, under Vermont Constitution §27, no appropriation on July 1 would deprive the treasurer of legal spending authority, potentially blocking payroll, Medicaid and vendor payments and triggering litigation and bond‑rating risks.
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At a House Appropriations Committee briefing on April 9, Joint Fiscal Office analyst Emily Burn told members that absent an appropriations act the state would lack the statutory authority to make most payments.
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