HB 1018 Summary

• Reappropriates unobligated balances from 36 prior appropriation acts to the Department of Rural Services for various capital improvement projects effective July 1, 2012.

• Authorizes grants to counties, municipalities, fire departments, and other eligible entities for fire protection, public buildings, community centers, parks, cemeteries, libraries, and recreation facilities totaling over $20 million.

• Permits institutions to supplement state funds with federal grants, donations, and unobligated cash income for project financing while restricting use of maintenance and operations funds.

• Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, and Revenue Stabilization Law in fund disbursement.

• Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2012 due to constitutional one-year appropriation limits and necessity for continuous agency operations.