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Budget Monitor: The FY 2009 House Budget
During the floor debate on its budget, the House of Representatives added approximately $200.0 million in net state spending. Of this spending added during floor debate, the majority was not for new programs; it was to restore cuts that had been included in the budget proposal from the House Committee on Ways & Means. Of the actual new spending, some was spending recommended by the Governor, particularly in education and public safety; a significant amount was for earmarked projects, particularly in economic development accounts; and some was for small increases in other programs including college scholarships and Head Start. This Budget Monitor describes the floor action on the House budget, provides total spending levels in each area, and makes comparisons to last year?s approved budget and to the Governor?s proposal.
