US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB1849

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Offices of the Majority and Minority Leader for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

By setting a strict cap on funding, HB1849 aims to enforce budget discipline within the Senate, potentially signaling a broader trend towards stricter fiscal management among government offices. Such limitations could fundamentally affect how the Majority and Minority Leaders operate by restricting the resources available for administrative expenses, staffing, and other operational costs, which could, in turn, influence legislative priorities and effectiveness.

Summary

House Bill 1849 seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for the Senate, specifically for the offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders for the fiscal year 2024. The bill stipulates that the appropriated amounts for these Senate offices shall not exceed $5,399,576. This reflects ongoing fiscal negotiations and budgetary decisions that determine how government resources are allocated each year.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward in imposing budgetary limits, it may also spark debates regarding the adequacy of these funds in supporting necessary governmental functionalities. Critics might argue that such limitations could undermine the capacity of Senate leadership to effectively manage their offices, especially in a period of heightened political activity or legislative demands. Thus, the bill intersects fiscal responsibility with practical governance concerns, setting the stage for discussions on optimal funding levels.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SR9

A Senate resolution naming a Majority Leader and a Minority Leader

US S01596

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chairman of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.

US S01583

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chair of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.

US HR1

Amending The Majority Caucus Leadership, Minority Caucus Leadership, And Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.

US HB476

In district election officers, providing for master list of prospective clerks of election and for clerk of election vacancies and further providing for vacancies in election boards, appointment, judge and majority inspector to be members of majority party and minority inspector to be member of minority party.

US HB113

No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, to monitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements, determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, and publish this amount in the Federal Register. In each fiscal year, the amount as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year must be rescinded from funds made available for HUD's Management and Administration account.

US SB1108

In district election officers, further providing for district election boards and election and for qualifications of election officers, repealing provisions relating to tie votes for judge and inspector and further providing for vacancies in election boards, appointment, judge and majority inspector to be members of majority party and minority inspector to be member of minority party.

US HB128

Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023 This bill restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year. Specifically, it prohibits funding those entities unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide funds to entities that perform, abortions during that year. If the certification requirement is not met, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture must recoup any federal assistance received by those entities. However, the bill's funding restriction does not apply to abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a physical condition that endangers a woman's life. The bill also provides additional funding for community health centers for the one-year period. These funds are subject to the same abortion-related restrictions and exceptions.

US HB244

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023 This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.

US HB51

Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for the admission of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth into the United States. The commonwealth consists of all the territory of the District of Columbia (DC), excluding certain federal property. The excluded property shall be known as the Capital and serve as the seat of federal government; it includes the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building, and the federal office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and Capitol Building. In addition, the bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property and prohibits the commonwealth from taxing federal property except as permitted by Congress. Within 30 days of this bill's enactment, the DC mayor must call for the election of two Senators and one Representative for the commonwealth. The commonwealth shall be admitted into the United States upon a presidential proclamation announcing the results of that election. The bill applies current DC laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings. It also continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, and courts, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over those authorities and responsibilities. Further, the bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution to repeal the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (which allows DC citizens to vote in presidential elections). The bill also establishes a commission to advise the President, Congress, and DC and commonwealth leaders on the transition.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.