HB 1861 - DIGEST

     Provides that a court may not impose any additional policy or fiscal responsibilities for new programs or increased levels of service under existing programs on any political subdivision of the state unless the court is expressly authorized or required to do so by law and the court finds that under existing funding mechanisms the subdivision is currently fully budgeted for or will be fully reimbursed by the state for the costs of the new programs or increases in service levels.