The Budget Process Renewal Committee Act [on President's desk]

[Purple State]

I support this wholeheartedly and have a few small recommendations to improve it.

First, it only gives us ~20 days to work it all out. While it shouldn't be allowed to dither, it may take more time; perhaps a clause allowing the Senate to provide a brief extension if necessary?

Also, the President should be allowed to appoint whomever he wishes. Personally, I would like someone like Peter involved in this, but Peter does not currently hold a position in the executive branch.

[Purple State]

You must be logged in to read this quote.

At Purple State's suggestion, I'm offering the following (obviously friendly) amendment. Does 35 days from first meeting sound sufficient, PS?

I would word Section 2 like this:

2) Said committee will begin meeting no more than ten days after enactment of this legislation, and shall prepare a report recommending the procedure and frequency of the government's budget process, and present same to the Senate, no later then thirty days after the Committee's first meeting, for due consideration and further action by the Senate. The Senate may provide extensions as needed if petitioned by a majority of the committee.

[Purple State]

I think I can readily agree that the original model for the budget was severely flawed; however, I do think some new model can work if we devote a few good mind to hashing out a process. I implore the Senate to give it a shot.