HB 06825 Summary

• Appropriates $118.1 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2014-2015 to address budget deficiencies, with major allocations to Medicaid ($88.4 million), Department of Developmental Services ($5 million), and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ($1.06 billion).

• Reduces prior-year appropriations by $139.1 million across multiple state agencies and programs, including reductions to Department of Correction, Department of Social Services, and various administrative offices.

• Appropriates $20 million from the Special Transportation Fund for Department of Transportation Rail Operations.

• Transfers $9.4 million from the Biomedical Research Trust Fund and $15.2 million from the community investment account to the General Fund for municipal open space grants, historic preservation, and agricultural initiatives.

• Repeals Section 46 of Public Act 14-47 and becomes effective upon passage.