Vetoed by Governor Bill Walker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for government operations for fiscal year 2017.

Highlights:

• Establishes state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $249.2 million for population management of corrections facilities (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $235.11 million to the Department of Education for teaching and learning support (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $298.48 million to public assistance programs including senior and employment benefits (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $49.5 million to the Department of Health and Social Services for behavioral health programs and services (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $38.95 million for health and rehabilitation services (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $4.52 million for tourism marketing and development (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $149.04 million to children’s health services (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for government operations for fiscal year 2017.

Highlights:

• Establishes state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $249.2 million for population management of corrections facilities (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $234.43 million to the Department of Education for teaching and learning support (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $301.42 million to public assistance programs including senior and employment benefits (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $49.5 million to the Department of Health and Social Services for behavioral health programs and services (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $38.95 million for health and rehabilitation services (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $3.17 million for tourism marketing and development (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates $149.04 million to children’s health services (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text