BUDGET ACT - 6333

A Budget Bill is introduced in each house of the Legislature at the time the Governor presents the proposed budget to the Legislature. These bills are amended by the Legislature to reflect changes to the Governor’s proposed version. One of the bills is passed by both houses of the Legislature no later than June 15 or the legislators’ salary, travel, and living expenses will be forfeited permanently during the late period. Items in the Budget Bill passed by the Legislature may be vetoed or decreased but not increased by the Governor prior to signature. Once signed by the Governor, the Budget Bill becomes the Budget Act.

The veto actions of the Governor are listed near the beginning of the publication. However, the veto actions are not amended into each item/section of the Budget Act. When referring to an item of the Budget Act, check for possible veto actions which may be applicable to the item. See SAM Section 6350 for information regarding the Final Budget Summary.