So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2025 (see House, No. 4800) as relates to Attachments B and C, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4935). July 29, 2024

This bill returns specific sections of the 2025 state budget to the legislature for reconsideration, as the Governor vetoed approximately $317 million in spending across 59 line items. The document outlines the Governor's rationale for these reductions, citing a need to maintain a balanced budget despite slower-than-expected revenue growth and economic uncertainties. While the Governor signed the overall budget, this specific legislative action addresses the portions deemed excessive or unnecessary, requiring the House and Senate to review and potentially override the vetoes. The text also highlights the Governor's broader budget priorities, such as funding for education, transportation, and climate resilience, which remain intact in the approved portions of the plan.