Bill > H5001

This bill, the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, allocates funds to various state agencies for salaries, operational expenses, and capital outlay. It includes appropriations from the Education Enhancement "Lottery" Trust Fund, the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund, and other general revenue and trust funds. Key provisions include funding for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program with specific award amounts per credit hour, grants for public schools and Florida Colleges, and operational funds for state universities. The bill also details appropriations for various human services programs, including those administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Department of Elder Affairs, covering areas like Medicaid services, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and services for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, it allocates funds for criminal justice initiatives, including the Department of Corrections, juvenile justice programs, state attorneys, public defenders, and law enforcement agencies, with specific provisions for private prison operations and re-entry programs. The bill also outlines appropriations for natural resources and environmental protection, such as beach management, water resource management, and agricultural programs, as well as funding for the Department of Transportation for highway construction and maintenance. Finally, it covers general government operations, including the Executive Office of the Governor, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of State, along with appropriations for the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, District Courts of Appeal, Circuit Courts, County Courts, and public defenders. The bill also includes provisions for employee compensation and benefits, outlining salary adjustments and premium contributions for state employees.