# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 7. Appropriations

### Subtitle 1. State Operating Budget

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)