5048-S.E AMH REEV MERE 488

ESSB 5048 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2540.1/17) 396

By Representative Reeves

ADOPTED 03/30/2017

    On page 104, line 22, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 by $84,500

    On page 104, line 23, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 by $84,500

    On page 104, line 26, correct the total.

    On page 104, after line 26, insert the following:

    "The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:  $84,500 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $84,500 of the general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1802 (veterans/shared leave access).  If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse."

EFFECT:  Provides funding for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1802, which creates the Veterans' In-State Service Shared Leave Pool (VISSLP) and permits certain state employees who are veterans or spouses caring for them to access shared leave from the VISSLP.

FISCAL IMPACT:

           Increases General Fund - State by $169,000.

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