ID H0665

Appropriates $477,900 to the Board of Tax Appeals from the General Fund for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013), consisting of $409,400 for personnel costs and $68,500 for operating expenditures.

Authorizes the Board of Tax Appeals no more than 5 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2013, unless the Governor specifically authorizes additional positions.

Provides a 2% pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees with satisfactory performance ratings.

Directs agencies to use excess personnel cost appropriations or salary savings from turnover to fund merit increases for permanent and temporary state employees.

Authorizes funding for increases in health insurance benefit costs and allows employees to share in cost increases while maintaining the current benefit package to the extent possible.