HB 1131 Summary

• Establishes a maximum of 262 regular employees for the Department of Information Systems for fiscal year 2015-2016, including positions ranging from DIS Director ($136,000) to Administrative Specialist II positions

• Authorizes nine (9) temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act standards

• Appropriates $105,584,316 from the Department of Information Systems Revolving Fund for personal services and operating expenses, including $16,926,683 for regular salaries, $8,406,866 for data processing services, and $58,450,929 for telecommunications/technology delivery

• Appropriates $20,000,000 contingency reserve for unanticipated services, telecommunications/technology needs, and unusual growth in applications, subject to Governor and Chief Fiscal Officer approval

• Appropriates $3,500,000 from the Information Technology Reserve Fund for major equipment acquisitions and information technology improvements, plus $10,000,000 for broadband services and enhancements from cash funds