HB 6097 Summary

• Appropriates $679,500 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Inquiry Board for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, covering personal services, contributions, contractual services, travel, and operational expenses.

• Allocates funds across multiple state agencies and departments including the Capital Development Board, Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State Police, and Department of Transportation.

• Authorizes significant appropriations for corrections operations ($1.2+ billion), transportation infrastructure and safety programs ($2.5+ billion), emergency management ($280+ million), and criminal justice initiatives.

• Provides grants and reimbursements to local governments, transit authorities, and community organizations for public transportation, highway safety, emergency preparedness, and youth programs.

• Takes effect July 1, 2014, serving as a comprehensive appropriations bill for multiple state fiscal year 2015 operations and capital projects.