6244-S.E AMH SOMM PRID 8

ESSB 6244 - H AMDS TO APP COMM AMD (H4310.3/94) 1202ADOPTED 2-25-94

By Representative Sommers

     On page 15, line 27 of the amendment, strike "16,820,000" and insert "16,650,000"

     On page 17, after line 15 of the amendment, insert:

     "Sec. 127.  1993 sp.s. c 24 s 131 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD

Department of Personnel Service Fund Appropriation... $ ((1,268,000))  1,438,000"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Reduces $170,000 in Department of Personnel funding for extended insurance benefits for state employees who have gone through a Reduction In Force.  Adds $170,000 to Personnel Appeals Board in order change board status from part- to full-time.  The change to full-time status is proposed to reduce the current backlog of approximately 360 cases.