STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29651 / S1348
This is the FY 2023 original appropriation bill for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. It appropriates a
total of $29,370,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 151.00. For benefit
costs, the bill increases the appropriated amount for health insurance by $850 to $12,500 per eligible full time
FTP, includes a one-year holiday of unemployment insurance, and adjusts workers compensation amounts. The
bill also provides funding for permanent employees for the equivalent of a 3% salary structure shift and provides
$1.25 per hour per eligible employee to be distributed based on merit for change in employee compensation.
The bill funds one line item, which provide additional funds for an program specialist at the Council for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2022 Original Appropriation 150.00 8,202,200 2,117,800 18,096,400 28,416,400
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2023 Base 150.00 8,202,200 2,117,800 18,096,400 28,416,400
Personnel Benefit Costs 0.00 20,300 1,400 67,700 89,400
Inflationary Adjustments 0.00 0 0 9,100 9,100
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 0 0 3,100 3,100
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 177,100 9,700 571,600 758,400
FY 2023 Program Maintenance 150.00 8,399,600 2,128,900 18,747,900 29,276,400
1. CDHH - Program Specialist 1.00 94,500 0 0 94,500
FY 2023 Total 151.00 8,494,100 2,128,900 18,747,900 29,370,900
Chg from FY 2022 Orig Approp 1.00 291,900 11,100 651,500 954,500
% Chg from FY 2022 Orig Approp. 0.7% 3.6% 0.5% 3.6% 3.4%
Contact:
Senator Dave Lent
(208) 332-1313
Representative Matthew Bundy
(208) 332-1181
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/25/2022, 8:13 AM