HB 1001 Summary

• Appropriates $25.7 billion in total funds ($25.7 million general fund) to the legislative branch for fiscal period ending June 30, 2013, including salaries, operating expenses, capital assets, and conference attendance

• Increases daily compensation for legislators from $148 to $152 effective July 1, 2011, and to $157 effective July 1, 2012; increases leadership compensation accordingly

• Allocates $2.2 million in one-time funding for 2011-13 biennium including computer equipment replacement ($510,750), legislative wing improvements ($1.3 million), redistricting special session ($272,018), and IT projects ($159,938)

• Authorizes transfer of funds between line items within legislative appropriations upon request by legislative management chairman when necessary for proper operations

• Requires committee room renovation expenditures ($500,000 total) to be approved by interim legislative procedure and arrangements committee with funds split between senate members ($200,000), house members ($200,000), and all members jointly ($100,000)