ID S1354

Appropriates $210,900 to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013), comprised of $151,200 for personnel costs and $59,700 for operating expenditures from General Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue Fund, and Federal Grant Fund sources.

Limits the Commission on Hispanic Affairs to no more than three (3) full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year 2013 period, unless specifically authorized by the Governor, with the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to be notified of any increases.

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

Provides funding for a 2 percent pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees rated as "achieves" or better on performance plans.

Directs the Department of Administration to maintain the current health insurance benefit package to the extent possible while funding increased insurance costs, which may require cost sharing by employees.