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Comparative Constitutional Law Keyed to Sutton, 5th Ed.
St. John’s Well Child and Family Center v. Schwarzenegger
Citation:
239 P.3d 651 (Cal. 2010)Facts
On February 20, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed the 2009 Budget Act appropriating state funds for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. California’s economy subsequently deteriorated beyond revenue projections, and the Governor proclaimed a fiscal emergency pursuant to Article IV, Section 10(f). The Legislature convened in special session and passed Assembly Bill 4X 1 on July 23, 2009, addressing over $24 billion in budget shortfalls through cuts, revenue increases, borrowing, and fund shifts. The bill reduced numerous appropriations from the original 2009 Budget Act. On July 28, 2009, the Governor exercised line-item authority to further reduce seven sections of Assembly Bill 4X 1, eliminating an additional $488 million in spending. Petitioners challenged these reductions, arguing they exceeded the Governor’s constitutional authority.
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