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ID S1417
Bill
Status
3/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Finance Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $300,000 from the Invasive Species Fund to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2016 ($200,000 for personnel costs and $100,000 for operating expenditures).
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Appropriates $40,428,500 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2017 across multiple programs including Administration, Animal Industries, Agricultural Resources, Plant Industries, Agricultural Inspections, Market Development, Animal Damage Control, and Sheep and Goat Health Board.
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Limits the Department of Agriculture to no more than 200 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2017, unless specifically authorized by the Governor, with required notification to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
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Directs the Department of Agriculture to maximize use of Invasive Species Fund appropriations to enhance boat inspection programs for zebra and quagga mussels and to leverage inspection activities to secure federal funding for invasive species detection and prevention.
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Declares an emergency for Sections 1 and 4, making those provisions effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Appropriates an additional $300,000 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2016; appropriates $40,428,500 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 200; and provides legislative intent regarding use of the Invasive Species Fund.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Sections 2 & 3
3/31/2016