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ID S1414

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Finance Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $89,725,800 to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013), distributed between Child Welfare ($55,926,000) and Developmentally Disabled Services ($33,799,800).

  • Authorizes maximum full-time equivalent positions of 380.77 for Child Welfare and 429.01 for Developmentally Disabled Services, with Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification required for any authorized increases.

  • Prohibits transfers of funds budgeted for trustee and benefit payments to other expense classes during fiscal year 2013.

  • Directs the Department of Health and Welfare to maintain Head Start appropriations paid from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds at fiscal year 2007 levels.

  • Provides a two percent (2%) pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees and supports funding for increased health insurance benefit costs, allowing potential employee cost sharing.

Legislative Description

Appropriates $89,725,800 to the divisions of Child Welfare and Developmentally Disabled Services in the Department of Health and Welfare; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions for the two divisions to 809.78; provides legislative intent; and provides guidance for employee compensation and benefits.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 296 Effective: 07/01/12

4/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance3/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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