ID S1392

Appropriates $7,529,200 to five regulatory boards (Board of Accountancy, Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors, Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, and Real Estate Commission) for fiscal year 2013 from the State Regulatory Fund.

Limits regulatory boards to no more than 65 full-time equivalent positions during July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification required for any Governor-authorized increases.

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

Provides 2% 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 current health insurance benefits while funding increased costs, which may require employee cost sharing.