HB 3136

Abstract

Creates the Pension Funding and Fairness Act. Provides that, beginning with the fiscal year that starts after the Act takes effect, the maximum annual percentage change in State fiscal year spending in the categories specified may not exceed the inflation adjustment factor plus the population adjustment factor and any increases attributable to specified measures. Provides that, in order to adopt an increase in State spending beyond the limitation or in order to adopt an increase in State revenue, the measure must be approved by a three-fifths supermajority vote of all members of each house of the General Assembly and must be approved by a majority of voters. Provides for imposition of emergency tax. Establishes the Past Due Paydown Fund, to which the Comptroller shall transfer any amount necessary up to the total past due operating debt owed by the State as of the close of fiscal year 2011, and provides that the General Assembly may authorize transfers, appropriations, and allocations from the fund only to fund the costs of paying down the remaining past due debt until such debt is zero. Provides that any remaining funds shall be transferred to the Common School Fund and the Education Assistance Fund. Establishes the State Budget Stabilization Fund to fund the costs of State government up to the expenditure limit in years when State revenues are less than the amount necessary to finance the level of expenditures. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Past Due Paydown Fund and the State Budget Stabilization Fund as special funds in the State treasury. Effective immediately.