CONST 0007-0009 ANNOTATIONS

Statutory references, see §§37-91 to 37-94.

Supplemental appropriation bill is one that amends operating expenditures of current biennium; bills authorizing expenditures from general revenues must await passage, if any, of the supplemental appropriation bill; intention by Legislature not to pass supplemental bill should be clearly indicated by both houses. Att. Gen. Op. 72-3.

Appropriation bill is one that authorizes the expenditure of money and stipulates the amount, manner and purpose of the various items of expenditure. Att. Gen. Op. 72-6.

Where appropriations for operating costs and authorization for bond issues are contained in a single bill, the invalidity of one portion will not void the other, the matters being severable. Att. Gen. Op. 73-3.

Mandates one expenditure ceiling for all executive, judicial, and legislative appropriations. Att. Gen. Op. 85-17.

Discussion of requirements that would have to be met if the legislature were to make appropriations in excess of the general fund expenditure ceiling. Att. Gen. Op. 89-2.

Although express words "balanced budget" are not included in state constitution or statutes relating to state budget, constitutional and statutory provisions do require a balanced budget by requiring a description of proposed expenditures and sources of revenue to pay for them. Att. Gen. Op. 97-1.