| proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. | 
| The task force may not incur expenses that would result in the | 
| task force's exceeding its approved budget.  Upon request from | 
| the task force, the Executive Director of the Legislative | 
| Council shall promptly provide the task force chairs and staff | 
| with a status report on the task force budget, expenditures | 
| incurred and paid and available funds. |