Bill > HJR002

This joint resolution modifies the process for creating fiscal notes, which are documents that estimate the financial impact of proposed legislation. The resolution primarily changes the responsibilities and timeline for the legislative fiscal analyst when reviewing and preparing fiscal notes. Specifically, the fiscal analyst must now review and analyze approved legislation within three business days, provide a fiscal note to the bill's sponsor, and potentially extend the deadline if necessary, such as when an actuarial analysis is required. The resolution also introduces new provisions allowing the sponsor to respond to the fiscal note within one business day by either approving its release, requesting it be held, or consulting with the fiscal analyst about the impact analysis. If the sponsor does not respond within the specified timeframe, the fiscal analyst must release the note. The resolution emphasizes that the fiscal analyst has the final determination on the fiscal note, which must be printed with the legislation, and clarifies that the fiscal note is not an official part of the legislation. The resolution will take effect upon successful final passage.

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