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ID S1409
Bill
Status
4/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Finance Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $40,033,300 to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013) from multiple funds including General Fund ($5,753,300), Tourism and Promotion Fund ($8,380,900), and Federal Grant Fund ($25,191,000)
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Authorizes the Department of Commerce to employ no more than 53 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year, with any increases requiring Governor authorization and Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification
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Provides a 2% pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees rated as "achieves" or better on performance evaluations, and supports funding increases for health insurance benefits
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Directs the Department of Commerce to develop and report metrics to track return on investment for all grant programs and overall economic development to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
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Grants the Commerce director discretion to use appropriated funds for purposes prescribed in House Bill No. 546 and for grants supporting the Business and Jobs Development Program
Legislative Description
Appropriates $40,033,300 to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 2013; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 53; provides guidance for employee compensation and benefits; and provides legislative intent for grants from the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission and Business and Jobs Development.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 292 Effective: 07/01/12
4/3/2012