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ID H0599
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $59,525,400 to the Department of Lands for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) across five programs: Support Services ($6,338,200), Forest Resources Management ($31,752,100), Lands and Waterways ($10,456,000), Forest and Range Fire Protection ($10,715,400), and Scaling Practices ($263,700).
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Authorizes the Department of Lands with no more than 291.1 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2017, with any increases requiring specific Governor authorization and prompt notification to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
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Exempts the Forest and Range Fire Protection Program from object transfer limitations under Idaho Code Section 67-3511(1) and (3), allowing unlimited transfers between object codes for fiscal year 2017, with transfers between funds requiring express legislative approval.
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Reappropriates any unexpended and unencumbered balances from the Forest Resources Management Program's federal funds for trustee and benefit payments in fiscal year 2016 to the Forest Legacy Program for use in fiscal year 2017.
Legislative Description
Appropriates $59,525,400 to the Department of Lands for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 291.1; exempts certain appropriation object transfer limitations; and provides reappropriation for the Forest Legacy Program.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Appropriations Committee
3/16/2016