For Immediate Release
6/18/08

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Senate Passes 2008-09 Budget Bill

The Senate today approved Senate Bill 1389, the Senate Republican budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

SB 1389 calls for $27.9 billion in general fund spending, which is an increase of $749.2 million (2.76 percent) over the current budget. The proposal is $415.8 million lower than what the Governor requested for FY 2008-09.

Overall, SB 1389 cuts $457.2 million from specific line items in the budget proposal unveiled by the Governor in February.

The Senate Republican proposal adds $41.4 million in spending not requested by the Governor, primarily through a 1-percent COLA for community MH/MR providers ($33.4 million). The remaining $8 million is for restorations of cuts proposed by the Governor.

SB 1389 now goes to the House of Representatives for its consideration.

Additional Information:
2008-2009 State Budget

 

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