STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27904 / H0613
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division
of Welfare. It appropriates a total of $166,097,800 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent
positions at 618.50.
For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible
FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides
funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an
additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Lastly, the
ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced in accordance with the Governor's 2% recommended reduction.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 618.50 44,143,800 5,045,000 118,107,800 167,296,600
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 618.50 43,430,300 5,044,000 118,058,300 166,532,600
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (92,500) 0 (832,500) (925,000)
Restore Rescissions 0.00 713,500 1,000 49,500 764,000
FY 2021 Base 618.50 44,051,300 5,045,000 117,275,300 166,371,600
Benefit Costs 0.00 (63,400) (2,300) (115,300) (181,000)
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 2,900 0 4,700 7,600
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 246,900 9,400 448,300 704,600
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 618.50 44,237,700 5,052,100 117,613,000 166,902,800
General Fund Reduction 0.00 (805,000) 0 0 (805,000)
FY 2021 Total 618.50 43,432,700 5,052,100 117,613,000 166,097,800
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 0.00 (711,100) 7,100 (494,800) (1,198,800)
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.0% (1.6%) 0.1% (0.4%) (0.7%)
Contact:
Jared Tatro
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4740
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: 03/09/2020, 8:24 AM