2010 House Bill 6078

Establish penalties for state officials who overspend budget

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Dudley Spade (D-57)

To authorize 30 days in jail and/or a $500 fine for a state agency officer or employee who makes or authorizes an expenditure, or incurs an obligation, knowing that it will result in exceeding the agency’s gross appropriation or an appropriation line item.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary