The responsibility for preparing the state's annual budget falls to

the secretary of state.

the state legislature.

the state's governor.

the state treasurer.

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The state legislature is in charge of preparing the state's annual budget. The state legislature will discuss different ideas on where the money generated by the state should go. This can include numerous different programs including public education. Once it is approved by the state legislature, it is up to the state governor to sign it. This is when the budget becomes official.