BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5691

SB 5691: Near general fund

Defining the near general fund and requiring revenue forecasts thereof.

Summary

  • Defines funds subject to the state expenditure limit as "near General Fund."
  • Incorporates the Education Legacy Trust Account within the near General Fund effective July 1, 2008.
  • Directs the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council to forecast revenues for all funds within the near General Fund.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2007 (SSB 5691), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joseph Zarelli (R-18)
Introduced
January 29, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2008
Versions
SB 5691, SSB 5691

AN ACT Relating to the near general fund and requiring revenue forecasts thereof;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joseph Zarelli (R-18)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5691
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican16001
How each member voted

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 5691
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican17000
How each member voted

History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5691)
  2. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5691)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5691)
  4. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5691)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5691)
  6. Made eligible to be placed on third reading. (SSB 5691)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5691)
  8. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5691)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5691)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5691)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5691)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5691)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  15. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5691)
  16. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  17. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5691)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5691)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5691 in other sessions

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