This bill mandates that any legislation related to the annual appropriations act, known as the State budget bill, must undergo a minimum of two full calendar days between its second reading and its third reading in either house of the Legislature before it can be passed. Currently, there is a requirement for at least one full calendar day to elapse between these readings, but this can be waived if the bill is classified as an emergency and receives a three-fourths majority vote. The new legislation builds on this by extending the waiting period to two days, ensuring that lawmakers have additional time to review the budget before final approval.

Additionally, the bill allows for the two-day waiting period to be waived if a three-fourths majority of the members in either house vote in favor of such a waiver. This provision maintains flexibility for urgent situations while still emphasizing the importance of thorough consideration of the State budget. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.