HB0001H2004

This amendment creates a new budget section for the Secretary of State with appropriations for administration, securities enforcement, and the Bucking Horse & Rider program, along with footnotes restricting specific appropriations for constitutional amendment publications and enterprise application upgrades.

• Adds reference to new Section 002 in the list of amended sections on page 4, line 20. (Page 4, line 20)
• Inserts a complete new Section 002 for the Secretary of State with total appropriations of $9,517,620 ($11,866,745 for the biennium), including $8,748,215 for Administration, $719,405 for Securities Enforcement, and $50,000 for Bucking Horse & Rider. Authorizes 31 full-time employees. Includes two footnotes restricting use of funds: footnote 1 designates $90,000 for constitutional amendment publication costs effective through December 31, 2024, and footnote 2 designates $3,118,530 for upgrading the online business entity formation system and integrating notary, apostille, and lobbyist registration functions, with competitive bidding required. (Page 12, after line 6)

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