CO HB1015

Extends the transitional jobs program authorization from December 30, 2014 to June 30, 2017, with no new transitional jobs offered after December 31, 2016.

Appropriates $2,400,000 and 2.0 FTE to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2013, with $800,000 remaining available for expenditure through June 30, 2015.

Decreases the general fund appropriation to the controlled maintenance trust fund by $395,270 for fiscal year 2014 and redirects that amount to the Department of Human Services Office of Self Sufficiency for the transitional jobs program with 1.0 FTE.

Takes effect August 6, 2014, subject to a potential referendum petition that would delay implementation until approval by voters in the November 2014 general election.