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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-114.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part II - Budget Bill|Section 7-114.3 - Proposed Appropriation Reductions Struck or Reduced by General Assembly

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a proposed appropriation in the annual budget bill for a unit of State government that the General Assembly has struck or reduced may not be restored for the same purpose as originally proposed.    (b)    A proposed appropriation that the General Assembly has struck or reduced may be restored for the same purpose as originally proposed if the General Assembly, in striking or reducing the appropriation, expressly authorized the restoration.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part III - Supporting Materials|Section 7-116 - Submission of Budget Books in Machine-Readable Format

    (a)    In this section, “machine–readable format” means a comma–separated values file format.    (b)    On submission of the budget bill to the presiding officers of the General Assembly, the Governor shall provide the following number of copies of the budget books required under § 7–115 of this subtitle:        (1)    one copy to each member of the General Assembly; and        (2)    80 copies to the Department of Legislative Services.    (c)    The information required under § 7–115 of this subtitle shall be provided in a machine–readable format on the Web site of the Department of Budget and Management simultaneously with the publication of the proposed annual State budget.    (d)    The Department of Budget and Management shall archive the information provided in a machine–readable format on the Web site of the Department of Budget and Management beginning with the fiscal year 2017 budget.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-117 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part III - Supporting Materials|Section 7-117 - Effect of Tax Exemptions on Revenues

    (a)    Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary shall provide to the General Assembly on a biennial basis by no later than February 1 of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year the report covers, a report that contains a statement of the estimated amount by which exemptions from taxation reduce, for the year:        (1)    State revenues; and        (2)    revenues that the State collects for local governments.    (b)    For each exemption, the statement shall:        (1)    show the estimated amount by which the exemption reduces revenues;        (2)    identify the person or the part of the population that benefits from the exemption; and        (3)    say whether the exemption conflicts with any other State program.    (c)    The statement shall include:        (1)    each subtraction modification under § 10–207, § 10–208, or § 10–209 of the Tax – General Article; and        (2)    each exemption under:            (i)    Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article;            (ii)    § 5–104, § 6–103, § 7–203, § 7–303, § 9–203, § 9–303, § 9–304, § 10–104, § 10–211, § 10–212, § 12–104, or Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Tax – General Article;            (iii)    Title 7 of the Tax – Property Article; and            (iv)    § 13–810 or § 13–903 of the Transportation Article.    (d)    The Comptroller, the Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Maryland Department of Labor, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and other units of the State government shall help the Secretary of Budget and Management to prepare a draft of the statement under this section.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-118 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part III - Supporting Materials|Section 7-118 - Operating Expenses of State Units

    (a)    In its annual submission of the proposed budget, the Department of Budget and Management shall provide, for informational purposes, a budget presentation that includes a description of the proposed expenditures under the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund for the:        (1)    Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;        (2)    R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center;        (3)    Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute;        (4)    Aviation Division of the Special Operations Bureau, Department of State Police; and        (5)    grants under the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund.    (b)    (1)    (i)    In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.            (ii)    “Cancer Program” means the Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 11 of the Health – General Article.            (iii)    “Tobacco Program” means the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program established under Title 13, Subtitle 10 of the Health – General Article.        (2)    The budget books shall contain a budget presentation that provides an overview of the proposed expenditures for:            (i)    the Tobacco Program, including the proposed expenditures for:                1.    each Component of the Tobacco Program;                2.    each program funded under each Component of the Tobacco Program; and                3.    each Local Public Health Tobacco Grant;            (ii)    the Cancer Program, including the proposed expenditures for:                1.    each Component of the Cancer Program;                2.    each program funded under each Component of the Cancer Program;                3.    each Local Public Health Cancer Grant;                4.    each statewide Academic Health Center Public Health Grant;                5.    each statewide Academic Health Center Cancer Research Grant;                6.    each statewide Academic Health Center Tobacco–Related Diseases Research Grant; and                7.    each statewide Academic Health Center Network Grant; and            (iii)    any other program that is funded with the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of this title.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-119 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part III - Supporting Materials|Section 7-119 - General Fund Capital Appropriations

    (a)    (1)    For each fiscal year, General Fund capital appropriations shall be budgeted in the operating budget in separate eight–digit programs.        (2)    When multiple projects or programs are budgeted within the same nontransportation eight–digit program, each distinct program and project shall be budgeted in a distinct subprogram.    (b)    (1)    To the extent possible, subprograms for projects spanning multiple years shall be retained to preserve funding history.        (2)    The budget detail for prior and current fiscal years submitted with each proposed budget shall be organized in the same fashion to allow comparison between fiscal years.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-120 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 1 - State Operating Budget|Part III - Supporting Materials|Section 7-120 - Requirements for Supporting Data and Calculations in Supplemental Budget Bill

    On submission of a supplemental budget bill to the presiding officers of the General Assembly that includes an appropriation in accordance with § 5–202(l) of the Education Article, the Governor shall provide supporting data and the results of the calculations required under that subsection.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 7-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Appropriation act” means:        (1)    the State budget; or        (2)    a supplementary appropriation act.    (c)    “Program” means a brief statement in an appropriation act of the purpose for which an appropriation shall be used.    (d)    “Warrant” means a warrant that the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller issues for the disbursement of money from the State Treasury.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 7-202 - Appropriation Required

    Money may be disbursed from the State Treasury only on appropriation by an appropriation act.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-205 - Disbursements in Accordance With Current Appropriation

    Money may be disbursed from the State Treasury only in accordance with the current appropriation for a program as amended from time to time in accordance with this title.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-206 - Initial Appropriation for Program

    The initial appropriation for a program is set forth in the appropriation act. However, the appropriation for a program may be increased or reduced as provided in this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-207 - Lump Sum Appropriation; Schedule of Proposed Apportionment and Disbursement

    (a)    “Lump sum appropriation” means an appropriation for which the budget books or other documents that support the appropriation act contain no detailed information.    (b)    Within 90 days after the General Assembly adjourns, each officer or unit of the State government to which a lump sum appropriation is made shall submit to the Board of Public Works a schedule that shows, in the form and with the detail set by the Board, the proposed apportionment and proposed disbursement of the appropriation.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-208 - Amendment of Appropriation for Program for Legislative Branch

    (a)    While the General Assembly is in session the General Assembly may amend the appropriation for a program of the Legislative Branch of the State government by amendment to the budget bill.    (b)    While the General Assembly is not in session, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates jointly may authorize an amendment of an appropriation for a program of the Legislative Branch of the State government.    (c)    An amendment of an appropriation for a program of the Legislative Branch of the State government:        (1)    may not increase the sum of the appropriations from the General Fund of the State for all the programs of the Legislative Branch; and        (2)    may authorize the expenditure of money from a special fund or the federal government as provided in § 2-201 of this article or § 7-217(a) of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in this subsection, an amendment under this section may not increase a salary for a nonclassified position so that the salary exceeds the amount set by the most recently enacted State budget.            (ii)    The limitation applies whether or not the most recently enacted budget is in effect.            (iii)    This subsection does not apply to salaries of positions that are included in an executive pay plan for the Legislative Branch.        (2)    While the General Assembly is not in session, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates jointly may approve an amendment that increases a salary so that it exceeds the limitation in this subsection if:            (i)    the President and the Speaker find that the salary increase is needed because an inability to obtain or to keep an essential career employee who is performing an administrative function or an essential professional or technical employee has created an acute emergency; and            (ii)    their findings are documented.    (e)    A copy of each amended appropriation for a program shall be provided promptly to:        (1)    the Comptroller; and        (2)    the Secretary of Budget and Management.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-208.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-208.1 - Amendment of Appropriation for Program of Judicial Branch

    (a)    The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals may authorize an amendment of an appropriation for a program of the Judicial Branch.    (b)    An amendment of an appropriation for a program of the Judicial Branch:        (1)    may not increase the sum of the appropriations from the General Fund of the State for all the programs of the Judicial Branch; and        (2)    may authorize the expenditure of money from a special fund or the federal government as provided in § 2-201 of this article and § 7-217(a) of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an amendment under this section may not increase a salary for a nonclassified position so that the salary exceeds the amount set forth by the most recently enacted State budget bill. The limitation in this paragraph applies whether or not the most recently enacted budget is in effect.        (2)    The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals may approve an amendment that increases a salary so that it exceeds the limitation of this subsection if the Chief Judge finds that the salary increase is needed because an inability to obtain or to keep an essential career employee who is performing an administrative function or an essential professional or technical employee has created an acute emergency, and the finding is documented. This paragraph does not apply to salaries of positions that are included in an executive pay plan for the Judicial Branch. Adjustments to those salaries beyond the amount included in the most recently enacted State budget shall be submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee for approval.    (d)    A copy of each amended appropriation for a program shall be provided promptly to:        (1)    the Comptroller; and        (2)    the Secretary of Budget and Management.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-210 - General Restriction on Budget Amendments

    (a)    (1)    A budget amendment may not change any language or substantive provision in the State budget.        (2)    The limitation in this subsection does not apply to the monetary figures of an appropriation.    (b)    A budget amendment may not transfer any part of a General Fund capital appropriation to an operating program or purpose.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-211 - Amendments of Appropriations for Department of Transportation

    (a)    On or before the 3rd Wednesday in January of each year, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the General Assembly, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, a report on amendments of appropriations for programs of the Department of Transportation.    (b)    (1)    A report under this section shall describe each proposed amended appropriation for a program that the Department has submitted or expects to submit during the current fiscal year under § 7-209 of this subtitle.        (2)    The description shall include:            (i)    an explanation of the purpose of the amendment; and            (ii)    an analysis of the impact of the amendment on appropriations of special and federal funds.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-212 - Institutions of Higher Education

    (a)    This section applies only to the following governing boards:        (1)    the Board of Regents of Morgan State University;        (2)    the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; and        (3)    the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.    (b)    A governing board to which this section applies may transfer money among objects and, subject to the limitation in subsection (c) of this section, among programs under the jurisdiction of the governing board without submitting a proposed amended appropriation for a program under § 7-209 of this subtitle.    (c)    During a fiscal year, a governing board may not transfer from a program more than 5% of the appropriation in the State budget for that program.    (d)    At the end of each fiscal year, each governing board to which this section applies shall give to the Comptroller, the Department of Budget and Management, and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Department of Legislative Services, for information only, a summary of the transfers among programs made during the fiscal year.    (e)    Section 7-209 of this subtitle does not apply to a transfer under this section.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part II - Appropriations|Section 7-213 - Reductions

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Governor may reduce, by not more than 25%, any appropriation:            (i)    that the Governor considers unnecessary; or            (ii)    that is subject to budgetary reductions required under the budget bill as approved by the General Assembly.        (2)    At least 3 business days before the Board of Public Works may approve a proposed reduction of an appropriation under this subsection, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall:            (i)    publish on the Department of Budget and Management’s Web site, in a machine–readable format, notice of the proposed reduction, including:                1.    the name of the State agency or program for which the appropriation is intended and a brief narrative summary of the impact of the proposed reduction on the State agency or program;                2.    the amount of the proposed reduction in both dollar and percentage values;                3.    the fund source of the appropriation subject to the proposed reduction; and                4.    any projected reductions in workforce as a result of the proposed reduction;            (ii)    provide the notice required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to the Board of Public Works for publication, in a machine–readable format, on the Board’s Web site; and            (iii)    provide written notice of the proposed reduction, including the items specified under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, to:                1.    the Legislative Policy Committee;                2.    the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee; and                3.    the House Appropriations Committee.    (b)    (1)    The Governor may not reduce an appropriation to the Legislative Branch or the Judicial Branch of the State government.        (2)    The Governor may not reduce an appropriation for:            (i)    payment of the principal of or interest on the State debt;            (ii)    public schools, including the Maryland School for the Deaf;            (iii)    the Maryland School for the Blind; or            (iv)    the salary of a public officer, during the term of office.        (3)    Except as provided in § 8–109 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Governor may not reduce an appropriation for the salary of any nontemporary employee in the State Personnel Management System.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  7-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 7 - Appropriations|Subtitle 2 - Disbursements and Expenditures|Part III - Warrants|Section 7-216 - Expenditures

    (a)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an officer or unit of the State government may spend an appropriation for a program of the officer or unit in accordance with the current appropriation.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, whenever an officer or a unit of the State government spends any part of an appropriation, the officer or unit promptly shall send the bill to the Comptroller for payment.        (2)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller may issue a warrant for payment of the bill.    (c)    (1)    The Comptroller shall exempt an officer or unit of the State government from the requirements of subsection (b) of this section if the Comptroller determines that the exemption would be in the public interest.        (2)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller may issue warrants from time to time to provide the officer or unit with the working cash that the Comptroller finds necessary.        (3)    The Comptroller shall keep a record that shows each exemption, each amount advanced to an officer or unit, and the reasons for each exemption.        (4)    The record shall be kept in the Office of the Comptroller and shall be open to public inspection.        (5)    An officer or unit shall send to the Comptroller the voucher or a copy of the voucher for each expenditure made from an advance under this subsection.