October 1996

State Spending Plan for 1996-97

The 1996 Budget Act and Related Legislation

Table of Contents

Summary

Chapter 1
The 1996-97 Budget Package

Introduction and Overview
State Revenue Gains
1996-97 Budget Challenges
Development of the Budget
Major Features of 1996-97 Budget Act
The Budget "Trailer Bills"
Savings That Depend on Federal Actions

Chapter 2
State Expenditures -- Dollar Amounts and Trends Over Time

Total State Spending
State Spending Over the Past Decade
Spending by Major Program Area

Chapter 3
Major Features of the 1996-97 Budget Plan, Part I

K-12 Education
Higher Education

Chapter 3
Major Features of the 1996-97 Budget Plan, Part II

Health & Social Services
Judiciary and Criminal Justice
Transportation
Resources
Environmental Protection
Capital Outlay
Local Government
Revenues

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