March 25, 2009: Legislative Report #41

Appropriations Spending

Currently we have 550 bills listed under the title of “appropriations”. Overwhelming is the descriptive word, as you scroll down the list of proposed spending. I just listed the first few bills below. I question anyone ability to fully and appropriately review the meaning, content, and effect of each 550 bills.  

Bill #2170
Creates a completely new state agency
Cost for 2010 and 2011 $6,500,000.00 from the “BROKE” general fund

Bill #2168
Bonding program for Leach Lake Tribal College
Cost $4,000,000.00 plus interest over unspecified period

Bill #2161
Creates a completely new state agency
Cost $15,000,000.00 from the federal stimulus package