SB 2042 - Appropriations Bill Summary

• Appropriates funds for fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, across numerous state departments and agencies including Military Affairs, Emergency Management, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and others.

• Establishes funding from federal and state trust funds for operations, personnel, contractual services, and grants-in-aid programs across multiple state agencies.

• Allocates significant sums for federal disaster relief ($127 million), low-income energy assistance ($330 million), workforce training ($275 million), and child care services ($197.5 million).

• Provides funding for education programs including student loan administration ($50.1 million), special education Medicaid matching ($200 million), and school nutrition programs ($125 million).

• Authorizes appropriations valid only for costs incurred July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with the Act taking effect upon becoming law.