Bill Summary for S 78 (2017-2018)

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Jun 29 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 78 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 14, 2017
AN ACT TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL COSTS TO THE STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MANDATES RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING AND TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVINGS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
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House amendment #1 makes the following change to the 2nd edition.

Amends the provision directing the Joint Legislative Study Commission on Efficiency and Cost-Savings in State Government (Commission) to conduct a study as follows. Directs the Commission to use a zero-based budgeting review process to study whether there are obsolete programs, cost-reduction opportunities, or any cases where existing funds can be redirected to meet new and changing demands for public services in the Department of the Secretary of State (was, applicable in State government, starting with the Department of the Secretary of State). Authorizes the Commission to require the Department of the Secretary of State to submit written information, as currently specified.

Makes conforming changes.