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LD 608

An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations And Changing Certain Provisions Of Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Drew Gattine

LD 608 provides additional General Fund funding and allocations to support ongoing state government operations for FY24-25, with related statutory changes.

The Bill was in the possession of the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 608

Summary: LD 608 — An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations And Changing Certain Provisions Of Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government

Overview

  • Bill number: LD 608
  • Title: An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations And Changing Certain Provisions Of Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government
  • Purpose (as described): A supplemental appropriations and allocations bill for the General Fund intended to support the proper operations of state government for FY24-25, and to make changes to certain provisions of law accordingly.
  • Status: Carry Over Approved (the bill has been approved to be carried over to a future session)
  • Primary focus: Supplemental funding measures and related statutory changes to support ongoing state government operations

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is designed to address funding needs beyond the base appropriations for FY24-25, ensuring essential state government functions can operate without disruption.
  • It may also modify existing statutory provisions to align with the new appropriations or to implement related administrative changes.

Key Provisions (high-level)

  • Supplemental General Fund appropriations: Authorizes additional, one-time or potentially ongoing funding (as appropriate) to state agencies and programs to meet urgent or unforeseen needs.
  • Allocations: Specifies how the additional funds would be distributed among departments, programs, or initiatives.
  • Changes to law: Proposes modifications to existing statutes to reflect the new allocations or to implement procedural or administrative changes necessary to use the supplemental funds.
  • Timelines and appropriation mechanics: Establishes or adjusts the timing, conditions, or reporting requirements associated with the supplemental appropriations.

Note: The exact dollar amounts, specific programs, and the precise statutory changes are not provided in the summary information available. The official bill text will detail these elements.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State government: Agencies and programs funded by the General Fund would be impacted by new or adjusted appropriations and any related statutory changes.
  • State employees and contractors: Could benefit from funding for programs, services, or payroll obligations supported by the supplemental allocations.
  • Taxpayers and stakeholders: The changes reflect approved supplemental spending, which may influence state services and fiscal planning.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs (Joint Rule 308.2); ordered printed under Joint Rule 401
  • Carried over actions:
    • March 21, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session (Joint Order SP 519)
    • June 25, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (Joint Order SP 800)
  • Current status: Carry Over Approved, indicating it will be carried into future sessions for consideration

Next Steps and What to Watch

  • Review the full bill text for the detailed appropriation amounts, program-specific allocations, and any statutory changes.
  • Monitor fiscal notes and committee hearings for analyses of the impact on the General Fund and overall state finances.
  • Track final disposition in the 132nd Legislature’s upcoming session(s) to see whether LD 608 is enacted, amended, or tabled.

If you’d like, I can pull in the bill text and fiscal notes to provide precise dollar amounts and the specific statutory changes proposed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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