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ID S1164

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Finance Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's General Fund appropriation by $200,000 for fiscal year 2013, consisting of $35,000 in personnel costs and $165,000 in trustee and benefit payments.

  • Appropriates $23,122,700 to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014) across three programs: Community Supported Employment ($3,880,200), Vocational Rehabilitation ($19,049,300), and Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ($193,200).

  • Limits the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to no more than 148 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2014, unless specifically authorized by the Governor.

  • Encourages agency directors and the Division of Financial Management to use salary savings from turnover, attrition, or operational efficiencies to fund merit increases and target compensation adjustments for deserving employees.

  • Declares an emergency for immediate implementation of the fiscal year 2013 appropriation reduction upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Reduces the General Fund appropriation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2013 by $200,000; appropriates $23,122,700 for fiscal year 2014; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 148; and provides guidance for employee compensation.

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Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/29/13 Session Law Chapter 201 Effective: 03/29/13 Section 1; 07/01/13 All other sections

3/29/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2013
Judiciary and Rules3/12/2013

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