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• Introduced by Rep. Ed Orcutt, (R-Kalama) (R) on February 9, 2009, proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to include an expenditure limit, effective July 1, 2010. Gives specific instructions for legislative accountability for spending, to include the mandate that the legislature shall not impose responsibility for a new program or an increased level of service under an existing program unless the provisions for the costs of the new services or program are determined. Also directs that the spending limits shall be lowered appropriately as the cost of any state program is shifted away from the general fund.
  • Referred to the House Ways & Means Committee on February 9, 2009.