S398 Summary

• Makes base budget appropriations for state departments, institutions, and agencies for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 2015, based on the Governor's recommendations.

• Appropriates funds from three sources: the General Fund, the State Highway Fund, and the State Highway Trust Fund for current operations and expansion.

• Appropriates federal block grant funds to the Department of Health and Human Services and other entities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

• Incorporates the State Budget Act (Chapter 143C of the General Statutes) by reference, with most provisions applying only to the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium.

• Includes savings provisions stating that appropriations are maximum amounts and unused funds shall revert to the appropriate fund at the end of each fiscal year.