1. (a) The General Assembly desires that, during preparation of a proposed budget, the Governor review, thoroughly and in detail, the recommendations of the Spending Affordability Committee.

2. (b) To have the complete financial program of the Governor early in a regular session, the General Assembly desires that the Governor:

   1. (1) submit with the proposed budget for a fiscal year:

      1. (i) the Governor's complete financial program for that fiscal year; and
      2. (ii) each bond or revenue bill proposed to carry out the program; and

   2. (2) use a supplemental budget amendment only to:

      1. (i) correct a mechanical error in the proposed budget; or
      2. (ii) provide funding for legislation enacted during the session.

Added by Acts 1985, c. 11, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2004, c. 452, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004.

Formerly Art. 15A, § 9.