Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B

2025 Regular Session

Authorizes transfers of appropriations and related measures to fund and implement HB 2-Section B, aligning budget authority with its policy changes.

(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

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Summary: LC 4164 — Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B

Overview
LC 4164 is a draft appropriations/State Finance bill introduced on December 18, 2024. The bill’s primary purpose is to authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B. It is categorized as an appropriations/state finance bill and is currently in the drafting phase (LC Draft in Input/Proofing). The legislative actions show a multi-stage drafting process through early 2025, including legal review and editorial steps.

Purpose and Intent
- Provide the fiscal mechanisms necessary to carry out the provisions of HB 2-Section B.
- Align budget authority with the policy changes or program implementations authorized by HB 2-Section B.
- Ensure that funding or transfer procedures are in place to support program operations and statutory changes resulting from HB 2-Section B.

Key Provisions (high-level, as text is not provided)
- Authorization for transfers of appropriations between funds, accounts, or agencies as needed to implement HB 2-Section B.
- Establishment of procedural rules for such transfers (e.g., who may authorize transfers, reporting requirements, and any timing constraints).
- Potential one-time vs. ongoing funding adjustments, including any sunset or renewal provisions (if applicable).
- Administrative or reporting requirements to monitor compliance with HB 2-Section B’s implementation.
- Any ancillary measures necessary to execute the policy changes, such as transfers for personnel, contracts, or program operations.

Fiscal Impact and Funding
- The bill would create the legal authority to move funds or reallocate appropriations to support HB 2-Section B.
- Specific dollar amounts, funding sources, and affected programs are not stated in the available information.
- The financial effect depends on HB 2-Section B’s provisions and the related implementation needs, including timing and any one-time vs. ongoing costs.

Who Is Affected
- State agencies and departments responsible for implementing HB 2-Section B.
- The fiscal office or budget bureau overseeing appropriations and transfers.
- Legislative bodies or committees responsible for reviewing and approving transfers and related measures.

Procedural Timeline and Status
- Introduced: December 18, 2024.
- Status: LC Draft in Input/Proofing.
- Notable actions: Draft taken off hold and advanced through stages of legal review and editing in February–March 2025; continued refinement through March 2025 with drafts in Edit, Legal Review, and Input/Proofing.
- Next steps (typical): Final drafting, potential committee review, floor consideration, and passage, followed by any required gubernatorial action.

Notes
- This summary is based on the bill’s title, classification, and available legislative actions. The actual text will specify exact transfer authorities, any limitations, reporting requirements, and timelines. Readers should consult the final introduced text and fiscal notes for precise provisions.