# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 7. Appropriations

### Subtitle 1. State Operating Budget

#### Section 7-104

(a)

  (1) The Secretary shall prepare for the Governor a draft of the proposed budget.

  (2) The draft shall:

    (i) be comprehensive;

    (ii) eliminate duplication and conflict; and

    (iii) include each item that the Governor is required by law to include in a proposed budget.

(b) The Secretary shall include in the draft items for capital improvements.

(c) The Secretary may specify:

  (1) the form to be used by a unit of the Executive Branch of the State government or a private entity to request an appropriation from the State;

  (2) information that must be submitted with the form; and

  (3) the time for submission of the form.

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