Bill Summary

• Amends multiple appropriation acts (P.A. 97-0057, 97-0062, 97-0063, 97-0065, 97-0070) to increase funding amounts in various line items across state departments and agencies.

• Increases group insurance, contractual services, and operational spending across multiple departments including Central Management Services, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Department of Corrections, and Human Services.

• Appropriates Court of Claims funding from 141 different state and federal funds totaling approximately $7.2 million to pay specific claims and lapsed appropriation awards.

• Creates new appropriations for specific settlements and claims including $2.5 million for Steidl settlement with State Police, $280 million for hospital relief, and $1 billion for healthcare provider relief.

• Establishes pension and retirement system contributions totaling approximately $5.4 billion from various funds to the State Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, and other retirement boards.