HB 1212 Summary

• Creates appropriation to the Office of Disability Concerns from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, with amounts to be specified for General Operations and Client Assistance Program categories.

• Requires the agency to develop outcome-based performance measures for each budget category and sets budgetary limitations on full-time-equivalent employees and expenditures.

• Allows appropriated funds to be budgeted for either FY-10 or FY-11, with funds budgeted for FY-10 requiring expenditure by November 15, 2010, and FY-11 funds by November 15, 2011.

• Authorizes the Director's salary amount to be determined (specific amount to be filled in) and grants the Director authority to set compensation for other necessary employees.

• Effective date July 1, 2009, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.