Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 2-1213
Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 2-1213
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
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- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(i) office rent;
(ii) secretarial and other services;
(iii) telephone and other communication expenses;
(iv) equipment;
(v) supplies; and
(vi) travel.
(2) The Office shall provide the reimbursement or make payments as provided in the State budget and account for the reimbursements and payments.
(3) The Office shall make payments and reimbursements consistent with the policies of the President and the Speaker, the Management Subcommittee, and the Legislative Policy Committee.
(b) (1) The President and the Speaker may authorize the Office to create accounts for revenues received from payment of fees or charges and to utilize the funds to provide services to individuals, organizations, or other units of State or local governments.
(2) Funds in the accounts may only be expended in accordance with the budget or by budget amendment.
(3) On directive by the President and the Speaker, unexpended revenues in the accounts may revert to the State or may be retained for expenditure in a subsequent budget.
(4) The Comptroller’s Office shall be notified of accounts created in accordance with this section.