GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2026
What changed between versions
The bill title was changed from 'HOUSE BILL 2' to 'untitled' in the header, then restored as 'HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILLS 2 AND 3' to reflect committee action.
Page numbering and formatting were reorganized throughout the document, with line numbers removed and content restructured to match standard legislative formatting conventions.
Definitions section was reorganized with clearer formatting, though the actual definitions of terms like 'agency,' 'efficiency,' 'explanatory,' and other key terms remained substantively unchanged.
New provisions were added requiring the state budget division to monitor revenue from sources other than the general fund and reduce operating budgets of agencies whose revenue does not meet projections.
Added requirement for the department of finance and administration to consult with legislative finance committee staff to compare revenue collections with estimates and present deficit reduction plans if needed.
New provision allows agencies to request budget increases from the state budget division when their revenue from various sources exceeds specifically appropriated amounts.
Added restriction prohibiting use of appropriations for agency-issued credit card invoices, with limited exceptions for gasoline, telephone, and procurement cards.
New accounting requirement mandates following modified accrual basis of accounting for governmental funds in accordance with department of finance and administration guidelines.
Added provision ensuring appropriations include sufficient funds for agencies to make payments of unused sick leave pursuant to existing state law.
Funding allocations for various agencies were updated with new dollar amounts across multiple categories including judicial districts, district attorneys, and administrative offices, reflecting committee adjustments to budget figures.
