The document summarizes the fiscal year 2010 budget proposal presented in House 1. It faces a projected $3.5 billion shortfall for FY2010. The budget proposes $27.973 billion in spending, a 0.7% decrease from FY2009 levels but a 0.5% increase after adjustments. It relies on $2.2 billion in cuts, $289 million in increased departmental revenues, $150 million from tax revenue increases, and $1.7 billion in federal stimulus funds to close the gap. It also utilizes a statewide 1% increase in meals and hotel taxes generating $149 million for municipalities to mitigate local aid cuts.