§ 7-102

(a) The General Assembly desires that, during preparation of a proposed budget, the Governor review, thoroughly and in detail, the recommendations of the Spending Affordability Committee.

(b) To have the complete financial program of the Governor early in a regular session, the General Assembly desires that the Governor:

(1) submit with the proposed budget for a fiscal year:

(i) the Governor’s complete financial program for that fiscal year; and

(ii) each bond or revenue bill proposed to carry out the program; and

(2) use a supplemental budget amendment only to:

(i) correct a mechanical error in the proposed budget; or

(ii) provide funding for legislation enacted during the session.