Bill > SBX11

This bill is a technical amendment to the Budget Act of 2024 that primarily focuses on modifying provisions related to legal expenditures and federal litigation. The bill establishes a mechanism for the Department of Finance to augment budget appropriations up to $25 million to defend against or challenge federal government actions, with funds available for encumbrance until June 30, 2026, and expenditure until June 30, 2028. The bill requires the Department of Justice to report annually on the use of these funds and create a public website detailing litigation against the federal government, which will include descriptions of court filings and supporting documents. The legislation also clarifies existing rules about payment of attorney's fees for state court actions, specifying that such fees should be paid from the budget items of the affected state agencies, and mandates that payments can only be made in full and final satisfaction of a claim. Additionally, the bill updates the list of statutes that comprise the 2024 Budget Act, including specific chapters from Assembly and Senate Bills. The bill is classified as a Budget Bill and is designed to take effect immediately, which is typical for budget-related legislation to enable prompt implementation of fiscal provisions.

Budget and Finance

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