AR HB1174

Appropriates $320,102,712 to the Department of Health - Operations for fiscal year 2015-2016, including regular salaries ($125,401,503), extra help ($1,586,737), and operating expenses.

Establishes maximum of 3,097 regular employees for Department of Health - Operations and 18 regular employees for Department of Health - Trauma System, with detailed salary grades and classifications.

Appropriates additional funding for specialized programs including Trauma System ($28,592,492), Breast Care Program ($10,998,984), WIC Food Instruments ($75,813,059), and various health grants and initiatives.

Authorizes 231 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" employees for Operations and 2 for Trauma System, with compensation subject to Uniform Classification and Compensation Act rates.

Includes special provisions for home health services fund transfers, nursing education stipends ($5,000 per student annually), mileage reimbursement rates for patient care providers, and restrictions on health insurance marketplace promotion activities.