Section 18.1112 - Definitions; A, B(1) "Appropriation" means the legislative authorization for expenditure or obligation of money from a state operating fund.(2) "Appropriations committees" means the appropriations committee of the senate and the appropriations committee of the house of representatives.(3) "Board" means the state administrative board.(4) "Budget act" means an act containing appropriations which form a portion of the state's annual budget.1984, Act 431, Eff. 3/29/1985.