A resolution to reform the budget process by making the process fairer, more efficient, and more open.

Summary

Amends rule XVI (appropriations and amendments to general appropriations bills) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit, on a point of order made by any Senator, amendments from being received to general appropriations bills that would increase existing appropriations in the bills or add new items of appropriations in excess of $1 million, under specified conditions. Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn: (1) before such provisions may be waived or suspended; or (2) to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised against the provisions. Provides that on any day after June 30 of a calendar year, a motion to proceed to the consideration of an appropriations measure shall be decided without debate.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 January 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

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