HB 256

Abstract

Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Governor's budget to include projections of revenues and expenditures for the 5 following fiscal years. Sets forth requirements for the projections. Requires the budget for the next fiscal year separately to set forth new or expanded expenditures of $1,000,000 or more. Requires the Governor's Office of Management and Budget to review previous projections and compare them to actual revenues and expenditures. Requires the Governor to submit 5-year projections for expenditures not included in the Governor's initial budget before the General Assembly approves appropriation bills. Contains other provisions. Amends the Fiscal Note Act to require a 5-year projection of expenditures if the note indicates an increase of expenditures of $1,000,000 or more. Effective immediately.