HB 189 - This act modifies appropriation procedures for community college districts.

In addition to funds for operating purposes, each community college district would be eligible to receive an annual appropriation, exclusive of any capital appropriations, for the cost of maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds, as well as the purchase of equipment and furniture.

The act also allows capital appropriations to be excluded from the rule that states that these annual appropriations shall not exceed ten percent of the state appropriations to community college districts for operating purposes during the most recently completed fiscal year.

This act is similar to SB 260 (2003) and SB 813 (2002).
DONALD THALHUBER