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SB5542 • 2025
Limits biennial expenditures for certain purposes from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the State Treasurer.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 555, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, July 17, 2025.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Ayes, 44; Nays, 2--Boshart Davis, Scharf; Excused, 6--Cate, Diehl, Harbick, Nguyen H, Wallan, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 8--Evans, Helm, Javadi, Owens, Smith G, Walters, Wright, Speaker Fahey.
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 24, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 23, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 24; Nays, 5--Bonham, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 1--Gorsek.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Public Hearing held.
Informational Meeting held.
Assigned to Subcommittee On General Government.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act creates an agency budget. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Limits biennial expenditures for certain purposes from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the State Treasurer. Authorizes specified nonlimited expenditures. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Relating to: Relating to the financial administration of the State Treasurer; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned