Bill > H0726

This bill appropriates funds to the Division of Human Resources for fiscal year 2023. It provides a total appropriation of $4,671,300, with $1,250,000 from the General Fund and $3,421,300 from the Division of Human Resources Fund. The bill also authorizes the Division of Human Resources to have no more than 22.00 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year, unless specifically authorized by the Governor. Additionally, the bill requires a 3% salary increase for all permanent positions, with the exception of the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour at pay grade D, and provides flexibility for agency heads and institution presidents to distribute funds for recruitment and retention purposes in hard-to-fill, hard-to-retain positions. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective on and after July 1, 2022.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0726/