HI SB724

Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to submit a report by January 1, 2019 estimating non-discretionary costs for fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.

Report must include five specific metrics: percentage of non-discretionary costs to general fund revenues, per capita costs, percentage to gross state product, percentage to personal income, and modified coverage ratio.

Defines "non-discretionary costs" as fixed costs (debt service, pension contributions, health insurance benefits) and Medicaid service costs.

Report must include all amounts and calculations used to derive the estimates.

Director of Finance shall recommend whether this information should be provided annually and include the recommendation in the January 1, 2019 report.