SCHOENBERG. New Act 20 ILCS 3005/2.8 new Creates the Zero-Based Budget Act. Provides that, beginning with the FY99 budget, the Governor's executive budget shall include a financial plan containing specified elements. Provides that 10% of the "budget units" in the budget shall be prepared on a "zero base". Provides that the Bureau of the Budget shall develop forms for presentation of zero-based budgets. Provides for legislative oversight of zero-based budgeting. Amends the Bureau of the Budget Act to require the Bureau of the Budget to carry out its duties under the Zero-Based Budget Act. Effective immediately. 97-02-04 H FIRST READING 97-02-04 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-06 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE APP-GEN SERVS 97-03-21 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary