STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30650 / H0325
This is the FY 2024 original appropriation bill for the Department of Agriculture. It appropriates a total of
$51,183,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 225.00. The bill funds four
line items, which provide 5.00 FTP and $163,000 for invasive species employees and equipment, $80,000 for
the Weights and Measures program operations, $150,000 for Animal Lab supplies and software, and $264,800
for a CEC increase for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Inspection group employees.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2023 Original Appropriation 225.00 12,527,100 30,190,000 7,413,900 50,131,000
Prior Year Reappropriation 0.00 600,000 0 0 600,000
Deficiency Warrants 0.00 450,100 0 0 450,100
Other App Adjustments 0.00 (450,100) 0 0 (450,100)
FY 2023 Total Appropriation 225.00 13,127,100 30,190,000 7,413,900 50,731,000
Executive Carry Forward 0.00 369,700 450,200 0 819,900
Expenditure Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2023 Estimated Expenditures 225.00 13,496,800 30,640,200 7,413,900 51,550,900
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (969,700) (1,863,600) 0 (2,833,300)
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2024 Base 225.00 12,527,100 28,776,600 7,413,900 48,717,600
Personnel Benefit Costs 0.00 67,400 143,100 14,300 224,800
Inflationary Adjustments 0.00 200 900 0 1,100
Replacement Items 0.00 70,000 877,000 0 947,000
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 156,500 0 0 156,500
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 206,700 430,100 45,400 682,200
FY 2024 Program Maintenance 225.00 13,027,900 30,227,700 7,473,600 50,729,200
DHR Consolidation (5.00) (23,000) (196,100) 15,400 (203,700)
1. Invasive Species FTP and Equipment 5.00 0 163,000 0 163,000
2. Weights and Measures Program Operations 0.00 80,000 0 0 80,000
3. Animal Lab Supplies and Software 0.00 0 150,000 0 150,000
4. CEC for Fruits and Veg. Inspectors 0.00 0 264,800 0 264,800
FY 2024 Total 225.00 13,084,900 30,609,400 7,489,000 51,183,300
Chg from FY 2023 Orig Approp 0.00 557,800 419,400 75,100 1,052,300
% Chg from FY 2023 Orig Approp. 0.0% 4.5% 1.4% 1.0% 2.1%
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: 03/15/2023, 2:41 PM
Contact:
Representative Steve Miller
(208) 332-1061
Senator Van T. Burtenshaw
(208) 332-1342
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: 03/15/2023, 2:41 PM