HB1224 Summary

• Appropriates $82,017,694 from the Department of Community Correction Fund Account for regular salaries ($45,403,463), personal services matching ($17,370,442), and operating expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

• Establishes a maximum of 1,376 regular employees across various positions ranging from DCC Director ($114,870) to Administrative Specialist II positions, plus authorizes up to 10 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees.

• Appropriates additional funds from multiple sources: $11,567,802 from the Community Correction Revolving Fund, $4,137,882 from federal programs, $2,668,143 for residents services, $2,000,000 for county jail reimbursement, and $3,000,000 for best practices community correction programs.

• Authorizes contingent medical services positions and provides transfer authority for the department to reallocate appropriations between line items with approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer and Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

• Appropriates $500,000 for Drug Courts and declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013, to ensure continuity of essential governmental programs.