All appropriations in the general appropriation bill may be used only for the specific purposes therein provided and no other. The state auditor shall issue warrants on itemized and approved vouchers filed in his office, but no warrants may be issued to or on behalf of any person or agency, on any fund in excess of the appropriation specifically made in the general appropriation bill, except as provided by the provisions of this chapter, a special appropriation bill, an internal service fund created by the Legislature, or a continuous appropriation created by the Legislature.

Source: SL 1974, ch 44 , § 9; SL 2025, ch 33 , § 4.