State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Local Government Fiscal Assistance Amendments of 1980 - Amends the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act to delete provisions for State assistance. Prohibits adjustments in payments to local governments prior to October 1, 1980, on the basis of revisions to 1970 census-based population and income estimates as a result of 1980 census data. Authorizes appropriations to the Local Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Funds for entitlement periods beginning October 1, 1980, and ending September 30, 1985. Sets forth formulas for allocating payments to the States for allocation to local governmental units. Provides for a transitional allocation to the States for allocation to local governmental units for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 based upon amounts transferred by a State to local governmental units, but excluding State educational aid. Sets forth formulas for allocating amounts allocated to the States among local governmental units, Indian tribes, and Alaskan native villages. Provides restrictions on and adjustments of local entitlements. Directs the Bureau of the Census to develop population estimates for Indian tribes and Alaskan native villages to be used in making allocations. Revises …