ID H0674

Appropriates $5,255,900 to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013), consisting of $3,803,400 for personnel costs, $1,417,200 for operating expenditures, and $35,300 for capital outlay.

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission no more than 49 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year, unless specifically authorized by the Governor, with the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to be notified of any increases.

Provides a 2% pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees rated as "achieves" or better on performance evaluations, including probationary permanent employees making satisfactory progress.

Directs agencies with excess personnel cost appropriations or salary savings from turnover to use such funding for merit increase components to recognize and reward permanent and temporary state employees.

Supports funding increases for health insurance benefit costs and authorizes cost sharing by employees to maintain the current benefit package to the extent possible.