Bill > HB222

This bill amends Alaska Statute 37.07.080(h) to change the procedures for using increased appropriation items, which are funds allocated for a specific purpose that receive additional money from sources like federal grants or other program receipts not originally approved by the full legislature. The key change is extending the review period for the governor's revised program from 45 days to 90 days, unless the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, a legislative oversight body, approves the expenditure sooner. If the committee recommends against the activity within this 90-day period, the governor must provide reasons for proceeding and still wait for the full 90 days to elapse before spending the money. The bill also clarifies that these increased appropriations can be used unless the original appropriation language explicitly prohibits it.