§ 3-205. Budget

   (a) Review. -- The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide to a Governor-elect:

   (1) the information requested by the Governor-elect that is the basis for the proposed budget to be submitted by the Governor-elect for the next fiscal year; and

   (2) after completion of the proposed budget:

      (i) a copy of the proposed budget; and

      (ii) all facilities that the Governor-elect reasonably needs to become familiar with the proposed budget.

(b) Changes authorized. --

   (1) After the Governor-elect reviews the proposed budget, the Governor-elect may prepare proposed additions and other changes.

   (2) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:

      (i) on request of the Governor-elect, help prepare the proposed changes;

      (ii) have printed as many copies of the proposed changes as the Governor-elect requests;

      (iii) on or before the 1st day of the regular session of the General Assembly, compile a summary of the proposed changes; and

      (iv) on request of the Governor-elect, distribute the copies of the proposed changes to the appropriate agencies and officials.

(c) Developing next-year budget. -- Immediately following the meeting of the Board of State Canvassers, the Governor-elect may call upon any unit of the Executive Branch to assist in developing the Governor-elect's budget for the next ensuing fiscal year.

(d) Initial preparation. -- The initial preparation of the budget shall be at the direction of the incumbent Governor. The preparation of the final budget shall be at the direction of the Governor-elect who shall submit it to the General Assembly as provided by Article III, § 52 of the Maryland Constitution.

(e) Proposed budget. -- The Governor whose term is ending may not submit a proposed budget to the General Assembly.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 15-I; 1984, ch. 284, § 1; 1995, ch. 615; 1996, ch. 349, § 13.