STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27090
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Department of Agriculture. It appropriates a total of
$45,169,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 220.00. For benefit costs,
the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides
a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies
pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $855,600
for 66 replacement computers, networking equipment, eight vehicles and accessories, a ten-wheel truck, and
scientific instrumentation. For statewide cost allocation, $67,200 is provided. The bill also provides funding
for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum
increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill
funds five line items, which provide: 1.00 FTP and $72,100 to hire an additional analyst in the Seed Lab;
1.00 FTP and $116,500 for a weights and measures inspector based in Coeur d'Alene; 1.00 FTP and $57,400
to hire a technical records specialist at the Animal Health Lab; $175,000 from the Livestock Disease Control
Fund to address increased regulatory testing at the Animal Health Lab; and $25,900 for GOV TECH 1 Core
Network Equipment Replacement.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 217.00 11,846,900 26,631,900 6,336,500 44,815,300
Deficiency Warrants 0.00 140,200 0 0 140,200
Cash Transfers and Adjustments 0.00 (140,200) 0 0 (140,200)
FY 2019 Total Appropriation 217.00 11,846,900 26,631,900 6,336,500 44,815,300
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2019 Estimated Expenditures 217.00 11,846,900 26,631,900 6,336,500 44,815,300
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (33,700) (1,565,400) 0 (1,599,100)
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 (24,900) 0 (24,900)
FY 2020 Base 217.00 11,813,200 25,041,600 6,336,500 43,191,300
Benefit Costs 0.00 13,600 32,100 2,300 48,000
Replacement Items 0.00 0 847,000 8,600 855,600
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 17,600 49,600 0 67,200
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 139,200 375,300 45,500 560,000
FY 2020 Program Maintenance 217.00 11,983,600 26,345,600 6,392,900 44,722,100
1. Seed Analyst FTP 1.00 0 72,100 0 72,100
2. Weights and Measures Inspector 1.00 53,800 62,700 0 116,500
3. Animal Health Lab FTP 1.00 0 57,400 0 57,400
4. Livestock Disease Control Increase 0.00 0 175,000 0 175,000
GOV TECH 1. Network Equip
Replacement 0.00 0 25,900 0 25,900
FY 2020 Total 220.00 12,037,400 26,738,700 6,392,900 45,169,000
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp 3.00 190,500 106,800 56,400 353,700
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. 1.4% 1.6% 0.4% 0.9% 0.8%
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).
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Contact:
Rob J Sepich
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4742
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 S1197