HB1153 Summary

• Appropriates $321,121,724 for the Department of Health Operations for fiscal year 2013-2014, including regular salaries of $128,078,243 and operating expenses of $71,940,936.

• Establishes maximum of 3,094 regular employees for Health Operations and 18 employees for the Trauma System, with salary rates and classifications specified by position.

• Appropriates $28,624,236 for the Trauma System and provides additional funding for Breast Care Program ($8,998,524), WIC Food Instruments ($74,724,683), Emergency Medical Services ($44,945), and other health initiatives.

• Authorizes 231 temporary/part-time extra help positions for Operations and 2 for Trauma System, with specific provisions for mileage reimbursement to patient care providers at 36 cents per mile starting July 1, 2013.

• Includes multiple special provisions for home health services, nursing education stipends ($5,000 per student), community health centers, nuclear disaster planning grants, and restrictions on abortion-related services.