Revenue Stabilization Fund Language (language only)

Item 278.10 #1c

Language
Page 257, strike line 33 and insert:
"A.1.  For purposes of determining a transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund to the general fund as a result of a downward revision in general fund revenues, the general fund revenues appropriated shall be those that are contained in the revenue forecast on which the Appropriation Act in effect was based.  Anticipated shortfalls in general fund revenues for fiscal years ending June 30, 2003, and June 30, 2004, shall be computed by comparing the revised general fund forecast presented to the General Assembly to total general fund revenues appropriated in Chapter 899 of the 2002 Acts of Assembly.
A.2.  In accordance with Article 10 § 8, Virginia Constitution, and § 2.2-1830, Code of Virginia, the amount of the transfer shall not exceed more than one-half of the balance of Revenue Stabilization Fund or more than one-half of the forecasted shortfall in revenues."
Page 257, at the beginning of line 34, insert:
"B.  One-half of the balance of the Revenue Stabilization" .
Page 257, line 40, strike "B." and insert "C."

Explanation
(This amendment clarifies the calculation of revenues available for deposit to and transfer from the revenue stabilization fund.)