House Bill 557 Summary

• Reduces 2019 fiscal year appropriations (FY 2020) by approximately $3.4 million in sick leave contributions and general fund reductions across multiple state agencies and programs.

• Implements a one percent reduction in General Fund appropriations affecting education, health and welfare, corrections, judicial, and administrative departments.

• Reduces appropriations in two sections: Section 1 reduces personnel costs and lump sum items totaling $3,375,100; Section 2 reduces operating expenditures, capital outlay, and trustee/benefit payments totaling $19,109,100.

• Authorizes transfer of up to $113,400 from the Public Health Trust (General) Fund to the General Fund to help offset the reductions.

• Declares an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.