NC H336

Director of the Budget authorized to continue government operations at 95% of the funding level in effect on June 30, 2013, pending passage of a permanent appropriations act.

State employees prohibited from receiving automatic step increases, annual bonuses, merit increases, or other increments until authorized by the General Assembly; salary schedules remain frozen at 2012-2013 levels.

Department of Health and Human Services directed to submit Medicaid State Plan amendments reflecting budget reductions that are identical in competing budget proposals and to prepare amendments for other reductions.

Community college tuition rates set at $71.50 per credit hour for in-state students and $263.50 for out-of-state students; continuing education fees established based on class duration.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2013, and expires July 31, 2013, serving as temporary budget continuation authority until permanent appropriations legislation is enacted.