SF 2420

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to the state budget; providing continuing appropriations for the operation
of state government under certain conditions; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [16A.117] CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin If the legislature fails to enact biennial appropriations for a state agency before July
1 of an odd-numbered year, amounts sufficient to continue operation of the agency through
the month of July at the base level in effect for the fiscal year ending June 30 of that year,
as determined by the commissioner of finance, are appropriated to the agency from the
appropriate funds and accounts in the state treasury. The commissioner may determine
the monthly amounts by prorating annual appropriations or by using another reasonable
method. The commissioner must not continue under this section an appropriation for the
fiscal year ending June 30 in an odd-numbered year that is designated as onetime or is
onetime in nature.
new text end