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S2103Introduced in the Senate

Requires that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly with the zero-based budget phased in over a five (5) year period, commencing with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Jessica de la Cruz, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET - Requires that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly with the zero-based budget phased in over a five (5) year period, commencing with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 21, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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