South Carolina General Assembly
104th Session, 1981-1982

Bill 2461


                    Current Status

Bill Number:               2461
Ratification Number:       232
Act Number                 178
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                   Appropriations for fiscal year beginning July 1,
                           1983
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(A178, R232, H2461)

AN ACT

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1981, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL WITHHOLD FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO STATE AGENCIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MANAGEMENT LETTERS ISSUED BY THE STATE AUDITOR; TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES AND INCOME OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN PART I OF THIS ACT AND IN ALL SUBSEQUENT GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACTS WITH AN EXCEPTION SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER AT LEAST ONCE EACH WEEK AND CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND AND PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, FEES AND LICENSES AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO AUTHORIZE COMPENSATORY TIME FOR STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE REQUIRED TO WORK OVERTIME DURING ANY PARTICULAR WEEK AND TO MAKE ALL PAYMENTS OF COMPENSATION TO STATE EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF PART I OF THIS ACT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4 OF PART II; TO AMEND SECTION 32, PART II, ACT 199 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BUDGET FORMAT OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE SAME LINE WITH SALARY; TO AMEND ACT 307 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR ACCREDITATION AND CHARTERING OF CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE YEAR TO NINETEEN MONTHS THE TIME ALLOWED FOR SUCH COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION OR CANDIDATE STATUS; TO AMEND SECTION 66-1-1330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL TRAFFIC SAFETY SCHOOL AND THE COST THEREOF, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH COST; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE AID TO SOUTH CAROLINA WOODLAND OWNERS IN RECEIVING AFFORESTATION, REFORESTATION, PRESCRIBED BURNING AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL FORESTRY SERVICES FROM THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY EXEMPT ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL RESIDENTS SHALL BE AMBULATORY UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO EMPOWER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE PUBLIC LAW 96-510 RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP; TO AMEND SECTION 69-71-670, RELATING TO SINKING FUND PAYMENTS, SO AS TO DIRECT THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE ON JULY FIRST, 1981, TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 61, RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BY ADDING SECTION 61-7-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERED PRODUCERS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SHALL SELL SUCH LIQUORS TO MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS ONLY THROUGH LICENSED WHOLESALERS IN THIS STATE, PROVIDE THAT SUCH SALES SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM STATE TAXES EXCEPT THE CASE TAX, ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO PROCESS SUCH SALES, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 61, RELATING TO BEER AND WINE, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-1270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERED PRODUCERS OF BEER AND WINE SHALL SELL SUCH BEER AND WINE TO MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS ONLY THROUGH LICENSED WHOLESALERS IN THIS STATE AND PROVIDE THAT SUCH SALES SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM STATE BEER AND WINE TAXES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE SAMPLING, GRADING AND INSPECTION OF GRAINS AND OIL SEEDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM PRINTOUT OR PUNCH TICKET ON EACH LOAD OF GRAIN OR OIL SEED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF FUNDS FROM DEALERS AND HANDLERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1981, PANELS COMPOSED OF THREE COMMISSIONERS MAY CONDUCT FULL COMMISSION REVIEWS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 57-3520, SO AS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION'S WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO RETAIN OUTSIDE ADJUSTERS TO INVESTIGATE AND ADJUST WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND DAMAGE CLAIMS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-300, 9-930 AND 9-11-30, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS EMPLOYED TO ADMINISTER THE SYSTEMS AND THE EXPENSES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN CARRYING OUT THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE SYSTEMS SHALL BE PAID FROM INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE SYSTEMS INSTEAD OF FROM ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE STATE, AND TO AMEND ACT 150 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES WHO ADMINISTER THE SYSTEM AND THE EXPENSES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN CARRYING OUT THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE SYSTEM SHALL BE PAID FROM INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE SYSTEM INSTEAD OF FROM ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND ACT 651 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A REVISED STRUCTURE IN THE CONTENT OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE JOINT APPROPRIATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT, ESTABLISH THEIR TERMS AND PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSES OF THE COMMITTEE, TO TRANSFER FROM THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE GOVERNOR DUTIES RELATING TO THE RECEIPT OR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS AND FEDERAL FUNDS; TO ESTABLISH DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR, THE JOINT APPROPRIATION REVIEW COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO FEDERAL FUNDS, FEDERAL GRANTS AND PRIVATE GRANTS; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS OTHER THAN FEDERAL OR GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SHALL NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR IF THEY ARE IN ACCORD WITH LINE ITEM APPROPRIATIONS, TO TRANSFER DUTIES RELATIVE TO ANNUAL STATE INDIRECT COST ALLOCATION PLANS AND PROCEDURES AND INDIRECT COST RECOVERIES AND OVERHEAD COST REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE STATE AUDITOR AND BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR RELATIVE TO BUDGET FORMAT AND PROCEDURES, AND TO REPEAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION OF THE COMMITTEE AND DUTIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR LEASE OR RESALE TO ENTITIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BORROWING OF FUNDS BY THE DIVISION FROM THE STATE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND TO PURCHASE SUCH EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN; TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO DELETE THE DUTY OF ENFORCING THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES RATHER THAN THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUP. PORT AND FACILITIES FOR THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL BE AN AGENCY OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH SUPPORT SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-3-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLICATION FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SHALL BE MADE TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE SHALL BE PART-TIME; TO AMEND SUBSECTION (B), SECTION 31 OF ACT 644 OF 1978, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AS THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE AND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE MAY BE THE ADMINISTRATOR OR HE MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTION 69-101-120, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR DIPLOMAS AT STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH MAXIMUM CHARGE SHALL BE THE ACTUAL COST OF THE DIPLOMA RATHER THAN FIVE DOLLARS; TO REENACT SECTION 2-13-30 RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AS TO COMPILATION OF CODES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON STATUTORY LAWS AND DELETE ITS POWERS RELATIVE TO BIDS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF CODES AND SUPPLEMENTS; TO NAME THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE CHARLESTON HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM TO PROVIDE THE TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONSORTIUM, TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY BASED ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSORTIUM AND ITS OBJECTIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR A MASTER PLAN, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CONSORTIUM, TO ESTABLISH ITS POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR A DECREASE IN PERSONNEL AT THE CITADEL, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON AND THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CONSORTIUM IS INCREASED; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-800, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF SENTENCES BY MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENTENCES IMPOSED BY AUTHORITY OF TITLE 50 MAY BE SUSPENDED BELOW THE MINIMUM SENTENCE PROVIDED BUT NOT BELOW TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS UNLESS THE MINIMUM SENTENCE IS BELOW THAT AMOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-10, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY, SO AS TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY MAY SERVE ON THE COMMISSION OR MAY DESIGNATE THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF FORESTRY TO SERVE IN HIS STEAD AND DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION OF EVERY GEOGRAPHICAL SECTION OF THE STATE IN HIS AP- POINTMENTS AND A REASONABLE BALANCE BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23 OF PART II OF ACT 644 OF 1978, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE THAT "VARIABLE RATE" SHALL MEAN ADJUSTABLE RATE, RENEGOTIABLE RATE AND OTHER NONFIXED RATES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX ON A GRADUATED BASIS A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF MODULAR HOMES; TO PROVIDE THAT NEW POSITIONS IN STATE AGENCIES AUTHORIZED BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN EXCESS OF THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS AUTHORIZED IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT SHALL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THEY ARE AUTHORIZED UNLESS CONTINUED AS NEW POSITIONS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-23-210 AND 24-23-220, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO A BOND POSTED, THE SUM OF TWO DOLLARS SHALL BE ADDED TO THE BOND AS AN ASSESSMENT TO FUND SUCH PROGRAM AND PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPAL OR MAGISTRATE'S COURT SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED OR FORFEITED TO THE COUNTY TREASURER MONTHLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1790 AND 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 9-9-110, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT A RETIRED MEMBER WHO RETURNS TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT MAY EARN WITHOUT AFFECTING HIS BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN TO SERVICE OF A MEMBER OTHER THAN AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIA- TION ACT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE STATE AUDITOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF ACT 631 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL BY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION MONITOR AND EVALUATE THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION METHODS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND PURPOSE OF SUCH ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, RELATING TO ARREST AND DETENTION OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ARRESTED CHILDREN SHALL NOT BE TRANSPORTED IN POLICE VEHICLES ALONG WITH ADULTS UNDER ARREST AND SHALL BE DETAINED IN CUSTODY SEPARATE FROM SUCH ADULTS AND PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN'S ARREST RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-710, RELATING TO SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN NONVIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD SHALL ASSESS FEES TO COVER THE COST OF PARTICIPANT'S SUPERVISION AND OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS IN SUCH PROGRAMS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

PART I

Operation of State Government

SECTION 1

For the fiscal year 1981-82 except as hereinafter specifically provided, all general state revenues derived from taxation, licenses, fees, or from any other source whatsoever, and all institutional and departmental revenues or collections, including income from taxes, licenses, fees, the sale of commodities and services, and income derived from any other departmental or institutional source of activity, shall be remitted to the State Treasurer as collected, when practicable, but at least once each week, and shall be credited, unless otherwise directed by law, to the General Fund of the State. Each institution, department or agency, in remitting such income to the State Treasurer, shall attach with each such remittance a report or statement, showing in detail the sources itemized according to standard budget classification from which such income was derived, and shall, at the same time, forward a copy of such report or statement to the Comptroller General and the State Budget and Control Board. Provided, however, That in order to facilitate the immediate deposit of collections, refunds of such collections by the State institutions where properly approved by the authorities of same, may be made in accordance with directions from the State Comptroller General and State Treasurer. Provided, further, That revenues derived from the General Retail Sales Tax, the Soft Drinks Tax, and the State's portion of Revenue derived from the Alcoholic Liquors Tax and Cable Television Fees, shall be expended to cover appropriations herein made for the support of the public school system of the State only, and any amount of such appropriations in excess of these revenues shall be paid from other General Fund Revenues. Appropriations in this Act for the support of the public school system shall include the following agencies:

Department of Education;

State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education;

Educational Television Commission;

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School;

School for the Deaf and the Blind;

John de la Howe School;

Debt Service on Capital Improvement Bonds Applicable to Above Agencies;

Debt Service on School Bonds.

SECTION 1A

It is the intent of the General Assembly to appropriate all State funds and to authorize the use of all Federal and other funds for the operations of State agencies and institutions for the fiscal year 198182. To this end, all agencies and institutions are directed to expend State appropriated funds in strict accordance with the line item appropriations as authorized in this Act, except for such transfers of funds as may be approved by the Budget and Control Board under its authority as set forth in Section 140. To the extent practicable, all agencies and institutions having Federal or other funds available for the financing of their operation shall expend such funds in accordance with the line item appropriations in this Act. The authorization to spend Federal and other funds shall be decreased to the extent that receipts from these sources do not meet the estimates as reflected in each Section of this Act; and any increase shall be authorized through the review process as set forth in Act 651 of 1978 as amended. The Budget and Control Board is directed to give consideration to the intent of the General Assembly as set forth in this Section when exercising its responsibility for reviewing grant requests as set forth in Act 651 of 1978 as amended.

SECTION 2

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Act, the sums of money set forth herein, if so much be necessary, be, and the same are, hereby appropriated out of the General Fund of the State Treasury, to meet the ordinary operating expenses of the State Government applicable to the fiscal year 1981-1982, and for such other purposes as may be hereinafter specifically designated; provided, however, that those sums set forth in Section 121 for the Department of Highways and Public Transportation are appropriated out of the Department of Highways and Public Transportation Fund.

                            SECTION 3
                      Legislative Department
               (Budget Reference: Volume I, Page 1)
SUBSECTION 3A:                     Total Funds    General Funds
The Senate:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   President                       $ 1,575                $ 1,575
                                   (1)                        (1)
   President Pro Tempore           3,600                    3,600
   Senators (@ $10,000)            460,000                460,000
                                   (46)                      (46)
   Clerk and Attorney for Judiciary
    Committee (P)                  45,773                  45,773
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant
    to the Clerk (P)               21,714                  21,714
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Sergeant-at-Arms (P)            33,846                  33,846
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms (P)  20,104                  20,104
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant (P)    22,788                  22,788
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant (P)    22,788                  22,788
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chaplain (PPT)                  5,279                    5,279
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Legal Assistant
    --Judiciary Committee (P)      13,770                  13,770
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant
   Legal Assistant--
    Judiciary Committee (P)        15,391                  15,391
                                   (1)                        (1)
   General Committee Clerk (P)     28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director of Senate Finance (P)  22,740                  22,740
                                   (1)                        (1)
   General Desk Clerk (P)          19,250                  19,250
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Bill Clerk (P)                  11,610                  11,610
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Act Clerks (T)                  15,000                  15,000
                                   (6)                        (6)
   Assistant Journal and
    Index Clerk (P)                16,500                  16,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Journal and
    Index Clerk (P)                16,500                  16,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Reading Clerk (PPT)             13,316                  13,316
                                   (1)                        (1)
   General Committee Clerks (T)    13,000                  13,000
                                   (6)                        (6)
   Committee Attendants (T)        8,673                    8,673
                                   (5)                        (5)
   Amendment Clerks (T)            16,500                  16,500
                                   (10)                      (10)
   Proof Reader (T)                4,483                    4,483
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Committee Sergeants (T)         5,805                    5,805
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Judiciary Committee (P)       21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Judiciary Committee (P)       21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -President Pro Tempore (P)     21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Education Committee (P)       21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Finance Committee (P)         21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Finance Committee (T)         10,166                  10,166
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Finance Committee (P)         21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant General
    Committee (P)                  21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Labor, Commerce and
      Industry Committee (P)       21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant--Fish,
    Game, and Forestry
     Committee (P)                 21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Agriculture Committee (P)     21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Rules Committee (P)           21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Corrections and
     Penology Committee (P)        21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Transportation Committee (P)  21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Ethics Committee (P)          21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Medical Affairs Committee (P) 21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Banking and Insurance
     Committee (P)                 21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Invitation, Textile
     Committee (P)                 21,337                  21,337
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerk--Finance Committee (T)    5,385                    5,385
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Keeper--Judiciary Committee (T) 5,385                    5,385
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Doorkeeper (T)                  9,858                    9,858
                                   (3)                        (3)
   Page (T)                        7,290                    7,290
                                   (3)                        (3)
   Page--Lt. Governor (P)          7,280                    7,280
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Attendants (T)                  24,000                  24,000
                                   (12)                      (12)
   Bookkeeper (P)                  19,000                  19,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Payroll Clerk (P)               16,200                  16,200
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerical Assistant (T)          8,673                    8,673
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Mail and Supply Clerk (P)       17,003                  17,003
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Messenger Porter (P)            12,909                  12,909
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Messenger Mail Clerk (P)        9,921                    9,921
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Assistants (P)         22,470                  22,470
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Judiciary Committee           28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Finance Committee
     and Budget and
      Control Board Liaison (P)    32,644                  32,644
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
   -Banking and Insurance
    Committee (P)                  28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Fish, Game, Forestry
     Committee (P)                 28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Transportation
     Committee (P)                 28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Education Committee (P)       28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
    -Labor, Commerce and
     Industry Committee (P)        28,082                  28,082
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant-
    -Office of Senate Research (P) 18,647                  18,647
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary Research (P)          13,250                  13,250
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Keeper Supply Room (T)          2,909                    2,909
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Legislative Aide (P)            14,700                  14,700
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretaries (P)                 244,949                244,949
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research--Agriculture and
    Natural Resources Committee
     (PPT)                         17,000                  17,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research--General Committee (P) 17,000                  17,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research--Ethics Committee (P)  8,000                    8,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research--Medical Affairs
    Committee (P)                  17,000                  17,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research--Corrections and Penology
    Committee (P)                  8,000                    8,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Total Personal Service                     $ 1,958,947$
1,958,947
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 320,000            $ 320,000
   Supplies                        16,100                  16,100
   Fixed Charges and
    Contributions                  376,851                376,851
                                   ----------          ----------
   Travel                          245,000                245,000
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 957,951            $ 957,951
  Special Items:
   Security--Gressette Building    $ 167,500            $ 167,500
   Approved Accounts               325,000                325,000
   Approved Accounts--Research     160,000                160,000
   Operations and Management       10,000                  10,000
   National Legislative Security
    and Service Conference         10,000                  10,000
                                   -----------        -----------
  Total Special Items              $ 672,500           $ 672,5005
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 3,589,398        $ 3,589,398
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions              $ 577,827  $ 577,827
                                   ------------      ------------
   Total Fringe Benefits           $ 577,827            $ 577,827
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total State Employer
   Contributions                   $ 577,827            $ 577,827
                                   ============      ============
 Total Employee Benefits           $ 577,827            $ 577,827
                                   ============      ============
Total The Senate                   $ 4,167,225        $ 4,167,225
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions
   President                       (1)                        (1)
   Senators                        (46)                      (46)
   Staff                           (126)                    (126)
SUBSECTION 3B:
 House of Representatives:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   The Speaker                     $ 11,000              $ 11,000
   Speaker Pro Tempore             3,600                    3,600
   Speaker Emeritus                          1,500          1,500
   Representatives (@ $10,000)     1,240,000            1,240,000
                                   (124)                    (124)
   Clerk (P)                       40,714                  40,714
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Clerk (P)             26,538                  26,538
   Executive Director-
    -Research (P)                  32,719                  32,719
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
   -Ways and Means and
   Budget and Control Board
    Liaison (P)                    32,202                  32,202
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Assistant-
   -Ways and Means
    Committee (P)                  100,250                100,250
                                   (6)                        (6)
   Director Research-
   -Judiciary Committee (P)        29,503                  29,503
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Assistant-
    -Judiciary Committee           16,532                  16,532
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Counsel-
   -Education and Public
    Works Committee (P)            22,690                  22,690
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research-
   -Labor, Commerce and
    Industry Committee (P)         25,869                  25,869
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research--Medical,
   Military, Public and Municipal
    Affairs Committee (P)          25,147                  25,147
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director Research--Agriculture
   and Natural Resources
    Committee (P)                            22,170        22,170
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Minute and General Desk
    Clerk (P)                                19,864        19,864
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary to
    Speaker Emeritus (PPT)                   10,560        10,560
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerical Assistant--Speaker
    Emeritus (P)                   8,070                    8,070
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Information Services (P)        16,937                  16,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Bookkeeper (P)                            17,952        17,952
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Bookkeeper (P)        14,467                  14,467
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary to the
    Speaker (P)                    23,854                  23,854
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant to The Speaker (P)              18,185        18,185
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary to the Speaker (P)              7,038          7,038
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Sergeant-at-Arms and
   Director of House
    Security (P)                   27,798                  27,798
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms (P)  17,255                  17,255
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Recording Clerk (P)             17,288                  17,288
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Act and General Clerk (P        14,478                  14,478
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
    -Director of Research (P)      12,247                  12,247
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Calendar and General Desk
    Clerk (P)                      8,057                    8,057
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Assistant (PPT)           6,046                    6,046
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Journal Clerk (PPT)             12,507                  12,507
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Bill Clerk (PPT)                8,057                    8,057
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Act and General
    Clerk (PPT)                    6,260                    6,260
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Index and General Clerk (PPT)   6,945                    6,945
                                   (1)                        (1)
   General Clerk (PPT)             8,106                    8,106
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Bookkeeper II         12,000                  12,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chief Amendment Clerk (PPT)     12,602                  12,602
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Reading Clerk (PPT)             13,715                  13,715
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chaplain (PPT)                  5,437                    5,437
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Ways and Means
    Committee (P)                  20,736                  20,736
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary-Chairman-
   -Ways and Means
    Committee (P)                  1,224                    1,224
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary--Ways and
    Means Committee (P)            10,500                  10,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Judiciary Committee (P)        15,500                  15,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Law Clerks--Judiciary
    Committee (T)                  10,000                  10,000
                                   (5)                        (5)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Agriculture and
    Natural Resources Committee (P)          13,034        13,034
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Education and Public Works
    Committee (P)                  14,000                  14,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerks--Education Committee (T) 4,443                    4,443
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Executive Secretary--Labor, 
   Commerce and Industry
    Committee (P)                  12,920                  12,920
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary--Medical,
   Military, Public and Municipal
    Affairs Committee (P)          16,691                  16,691
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary--Speaker Pro
    Tempore (P)                    16,691                  16,691
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chief Page (T)                  5,010                    5,010
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Chief Page (T)                  8,932          8,932
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Assistant Chief Page (T)                  8,932          8,932
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Pages (T)                       190,000                190,000
                                   (134)                    (134)
   Amendment Pages (T)             15,470                  15,470
                                   (10)                      (10)
   Porter (P)                                11,352        11,352
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Porter ( P)                     8,249                    8,249
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Supervisor (P)  16,905                  16,905
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk II (P)    13,297                  13,297
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk-
    -System Operator (P)           11,867                  11,867
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk (P)       11,882                  11,882
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk (P)       10,879                  10,879
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk (P)       10,167                  10,167
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Word Processing Clerk (P)       10,167                  10,167
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Chief Amendment
    Clerk (T)                      2,169                    2,169
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Rules and Ethics
    Committee (P)                  12,920                  12,920
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary-
   -Invitations and
    Interstate Committee (P)       12,233                  12,233
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chief Receptionist and
    Blatt Building Manager (P)     11,881                  11,881
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Receptionist (P)                          10,250        10,250
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Receptionist (P)                          10,250        10,250
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Receptionist (T)                5,500                    5,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Receptionist (T)                5,500                    5,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
  New Positions:
   Research Assistant-
   -Ways and Means
    Committee (P)                  15,000                  15,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Blatt Building
    Supervisor (P)                 8,500                    8,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 2,519,210        $ 2,519,210
  Special Items:
   Telephone                       $ 250,000            $ 250,000
   Postage (124 x $300)            37,200                  37,200
   Word Processing Equipment       25,521                  25,521
   Mileage                         72,000                  72,000
   Subsistence                     483,600                483,600
   Official Expense Allowance-
    -Speaker                       1,300                    1,300
   Rental--Roll Call Equipment     9,000                    9,000
   Rent Blatt Building             649,482                649,482
   Approved Accounts               425,000                425,000
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Special Items              $ 1,953,103        $ 1,953,103
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 4,472,313        $ 4,472 313
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
  Increments, Continued 1980-81              $ 21,829    $ 21,829
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Personal Service            $ 21,829              $ 21,829
                                   ------------      ------------
Total Salary Increments            $ 21,829              $ 21,829
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 906,787            $ 906,787
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 906,787            $ 906,787
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer
  Contributions                    $ 906,787            $ 906,787
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 928,616            $ 928,616
                                   ============      ============
Total House of Representatives               $ 5,400,929    $
5,400,929
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions--
   Representatives                 (124)                    (124)
   Staff                           (225)                    (225)
SUBSECTION 3C:
Special Services for Both Houses:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   Clerk on Enrollment of Acts (T)           $ 6,223      $ 6,223
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Clerks on
    Enrollment of Acts (T)                   6,414          6,414
                                   (4) (4)
   Chief Mail and Supply Clerk (P) 17,003                  17,003
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Chief Mail
   and Supply Clerk
    (P)                            10,094                  10,094
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Mail Clerks (7)                 7,109                    7,109
                                   (4)                        (4)
   Postmaster (T)                  5,343                    5,343
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Postmaster (T)        5,343                    5,343
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Telephone Pages (T)                  3,207               3,207
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Telephone Pages (T)             3,207                    3,207
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Maid (T)                        2,972                    2,972
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Nurse (T)                       5,500                    5,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Nurse (T)                       5,500                    5,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Telephone Answering Assistant
    (T)                            637                        637
                                   (1)                        (1)
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 78,552              $ 78,552
  Special Items:
   Postage                         $ 55,000              $ 55,000
   Supplies                        1,000                    1,000
   Approved Accounts               55,000                  55,000
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Special Items              $ 111,000            $ 111,000
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 189,552            $ 189,552
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 1,724                $ 1,724
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 1,724                $ 1,724
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments                $ 1,724           $ 1,724
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 12,497              $ 12,497
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 12,497              $ 12,497
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer
  Contributions                    $ 12,497              $ 12,497
                                   ============      ============
 Total Employee Benefits           $ 14,221              $ 14,221
                                   ============      ============
Total Special Services-
 -Both Houses                      $ 203,773            $ 203,773
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions         (21)                      (21)

SUBSECTION 3D: 
Codification of Laws and Legislative Council:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
   Code Commissioner and Director  $ 47,520              $ 47,520
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Unclassified Positions:
   Assistant Director (P)          44,446                  44,446
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Attorney (P)              43,514                  43,514
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Attorney (P)                   40,134             40,134
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Attorney (P)                   37,118             37,118
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Attorney (P)                   42,092             42,092
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Attorney (P)                   34,296             34,296
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director of Research (P)        33,000                  33,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Office Manager (P)              26,258                  26,258
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant
    (to Director) (P)              23,769                  23,769
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant
    (to Assistant Director) (P)    22,270                  22,270
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                        20,270             20,270
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                        20,270             20,270
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Librarian (P)          22,909                  22,909
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Lawyer (T)                           15,191             15,191
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Stenographer (T)                     11,195             11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Stenographer (r)                     11,195             11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Stenographer (T)                     11,195           $ 11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Stenographer (T)                     11,195             11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Stenographer (T)                     11,195             11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Proofreader                     (T)       11,195        11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Proofreader                     (T)       11,195        11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Reproduction Director (P)       19,273                  19,273
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Machine Operator (P)            13,566                  13,566
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerk (T)                       11,195                  11,195
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Research Clerk (P)       18,000                  18,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Clerk (P)              15,000                  15,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Clerk (P)              15,000                  15,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research (PTT)                  11,753                  11,753
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Clerk (PTT)            6,054                    6,054
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Clerk (T)              3,632                    3,632
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Chief Page (T)                  2,421                    2,421
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Chief Page (T)        2,180                    2,180
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (T)                        1,780                    1,780
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (T)                        1,780                    1,780
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (T)                        1,780                    1,780
                                   (1)       )                (1)
   Page (T)                             1,780               1,780
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (T)                                  1,780          1,780
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (Interim)                       2,850               2,850
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (Interim)                       2,724               2,724
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                   19,781                  19,781
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Temporary Positions             8,731                    8,731
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 712,482            $ 712,482
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Equipment                       $ 70,000              $ 60,000
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 70,000              $ 60,000
  Special Items:
   Code Supplement                      $ 312,500       $ 312,500
   Other Contractual Services      2,500                    2,500
   Rent--Duplicating Machine       15,000                  15,000
   Per Diem and Travel-
   -Committee on Statutory Laws    1,200                    1,200
   Approved Accounts               46,500                  46,500
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Special Items              $ 377,700            $ 377,700
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 1,160,182        $ 1,150,182
                                   ============      ============
II. Develop/Print State Register:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   Associate Editor (P)            $ 21,000              $ 21,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Clerk (T)                       12,000                  12,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service                $ 33,000         $ 33,000
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Supplies                        $ 4,500                $ 4,500
   Fixed Charges and Contributions 12,000                  12,000
   Travel                          400                        400
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 16,900              $ 16,900
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Develop/Print State
  Register                         $ 49,900              $ 49,900
                                   ============      ============
III. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, continued 1980-81   $ 14,098              $ 14,098
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service                $ 14,098         $ 14,098
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments                $ 14,098         $ 14,098
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 105,263            $ 105,263
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 105,263            $ 105,263
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer Contributions     $ 105,263       $ 105,263
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 119,361            $ 119,361
                                   ============      ============
Total Codification of Laws and
 Legislative Council               $ 1,329,443        $ 1,319,443
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions         (43)                      (43)
SUBSECTION 3E:
Legislative Audit Council:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
   Director (P)                    $ 40,500              $ 40,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Unclassified Positions:
   Deputy Director (P)             38,150                  38,150
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Assistant (P)         24,020                  24,020
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Assistant (P)                  12,736             12,736
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Assistant (P)                  12,035             12,035
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary III (P)               10,720                  10,720
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                27,000             27,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                23,338             23,338
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                23,143             23,143
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                21,151             21,151
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                27,575             27,575
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                28,395             28,395
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Principal Auditor (P)                28,395             28,395
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Auditor (P)                   19,831             19,831
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Auditor (P)              19,000                  19,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Associate Auditor (P)           19,000                  19,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Associate Auditor (P)           17,245                  17,245
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Associate Auditor (P)           16,065                  16,065
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Associate Auditor (P)           15,980                  15,980
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Associate Auditor (P)           15,980                  15,980
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Analyst (P)           15,680                  15,680
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Analyst (P)           14,000                  14,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Analyst (P)           14,000                  14,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Analyst (P)           15,000                  15,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Analyst (P)           15,000                  15,000
  Other Personal Service:
   Per Diem                        1,600                    1,600
   Temporary Positions             10,832                  10,832
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 526,371            $ 526,371
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 24,830              $ 24,830
   Supplies                        4,750                    4,750
   Fixed Charges and Contributions      43,027             43,027
   Travel                          19,469                  19,469
   Equipment                       1,700                    1,700
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 93,776              $ 93,776
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 620,147            $ 620,147
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 1,288                $ 1,288
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 1,288                $ 1,288
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments           $ 1,288                $ 1,288
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 83,397              $ 83,397
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 83,397              $ 83,397
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer Contributions     $ 83,397         $ 83,397
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 84,685              $ 84,685
                                   ============      ============
Total Legislative Audit Council    $ 704,832            $ 704,832
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions         (25)                      (25)
SUBSECTION 3F:
Legislative Information Systems:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
   Director (P)                    $ 34,230              $ 34,230
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Unclassified Positions:
   Coordinator Information
    System (P)                     24,235                  24,235
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Public Information 
    Specialist (P)                 23,525                  23,525
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Applications
    Programmer (P)                 21,758                  21,758
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Applications
    Programmer (P)                 21,125                  21,125
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Information System
    Specialist (P)                 24,733                  24,733
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Senior Procedures and
   Methods Analyst (P)             18,556                  18,556
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Procedures and Methods
    Analyst (P)                    17,027                  17,027
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Procedures and Methods
    Analyst (P)                    17,027                  17,027
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant (P)    17,688                  17,688
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Terminal Control Operator (P)   10,500                  10,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Data Terminal Operator (P)      13,937                  13,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Data Terminal Operator (P)      13,937                  13,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Data Terminal Operator (P)      13,937                  13,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Data Terminal Operator (P)      13,937                  13,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Data Terminal Operator (P)      13,937                  13,937
                                   (1)                        (1)
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 300,089            $ 300,089
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 284,807            $ 284,807
   Supplies                        13,400                  13,400
   Fixed Charges and Contributions      149,318           149,318
   Travel                          8,500                    8,500
   Equipment                       4,550                    4,550
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 460,575            $ 460,575
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 760,664            $ 760,664
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 2,655                $ 2,655
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 2,655                $ 2,655
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments           $ 2,655                $ 2,655
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 46,627              $ 46,627
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 46,627              $ 46,627
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer Contributions     $ 46,627         $ 46,627
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 49,282              $ 49,282
                                   ============      ============
Total Legislative Information 
 Systems                           $ 809,946            $ 809,946
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions         (16)                      (16)
SUBSECTION 3G:
Joint Legislative Membership Research
 Committee: 
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   Editor and Director (P)         $ 24,000              $ 24,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Analyst (P)            11,000                  11,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Analyst (P)            10,700                  10,700
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Analyst (P)            10,500                  10,500
                                        (1)                   (1)
   Researcher Typist (P)           8,000                    8,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Consultant (P)         3,881                    3,881
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Other Personal Service:
   Per Diem                        400                        400
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 68,481              $ 68,481
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 870                    $ 870
   Supplies                        460                        460
   Fixed Charges and
    Contributions                  2,988                    2,988
   Travel                          1,800                    1,800
   Equipment                       500                        500
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 6,618                $ 6,618
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 75,099              $ 75,099
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 1,608                $ 1,608
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 1,608                $ 1,608
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments           $ 1,608                $ 1,608
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
 Fringe Benefits:
  State Employer Contributions     $ 10,393              $ 10,393
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Fringe Benefits             $ 10,393              $ 10,393
                                   ------------      ------------
Total State Employer Contributions $ 10,393              $ 10,393
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 12,001              $ 12,001
                                   ============      ============
Total Joint Legislative Membership 
 Research Committee                $ 87,100              $ 87,100
                                   ============      ============
Total Authorized Positions         (6)                        (6)
SUBSECTION 3H:
Joint Legislative Committee on Energy:
I. Administration
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   Research Coordinator (P)        $ 28,039              $ 28,039
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Research Assistant (P)          19,000                  19,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant (P)    16,500                  16,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                   11,075                  11,075
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Other Personal Service:
   Per Diem                        7,500                    7,500
   Temporary Positions             7,237                    7,237
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 89,351              $ 89,351
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 11,045              $ 11,045
   Supplies                        1,600                    1,600
   Fixed Charges and Contributions      2,630               2,630
   Travel                          12,000                  12,000
   Equipment                       900                        900
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 28,175              $ 28,175
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 117,526            $ 117,526
                                   ============      ============
II. Employee Benefits:
A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 2,557                $ 2,557
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 2,557                $ 2,557
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments           $ 2,557                $ 2,557
                                   ============      ============
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 13,533              $ 13,533
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 13,533              $ 13,533
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer
  Contributions                    $ 13,533              $ 13,533
                                   ============      ============
Total Employee Benefits            $ 16,090              $ 16,090
                                   ============      ============
Total Joint Legislative
 Committee on Energy               $ 133,616            $ 133,616
                                   ============       ===========
Total Authorized Positions         (4)                        (4)
SUBSECTION 3I:
Joint Legislative Appropriation Review
Committee:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Position:
   Secretary (P)                   $ 12,717              $ 12,717
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Other Personal Service:
   Transfer (GCR)                  60,000                  60,000
   Per Diem                        4,620                    4,620
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 77,337              $ 77,337
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 11,446              $ 11,446
   Supplies                        4,500                    4,500
   Fixed Charges and 
    Contributions                  500                        500
   Travel                          10,986                  10,986
   Equipment                       2,250                    2,250
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 29,682              $ 29,682
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 107,019            $ 107,019
                                   ============       ===========
 C. State Employee Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 2,118                $ 2,118
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 2,118                $ 2,118
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer Contributions     $ 2,118           $ 2,118
                                   ============       ===========
Total Employee Benefits            $ 2,118                $ 2,118
                                   ============       ===========
Total Joint Legislative
 Appropriation Review Committee    $ 109,137            $ 109,137
                                   ============       ===========
Total Authorized Positions         (1)                        (1)
SUBSECTION 3J: 
Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
  Unclassified Positions:
   Executive Assistant (P)              $ 33,405         $ 33,405
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Assistant (P)         26,500                  26,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Executive Secretary (P)         14,134                  14,134
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Staff Assistant (P)             7,206                    7,206
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Page (PPT)                      1,666                    1,666
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Other Personal Service:
   Per Diem                        7,500                    7,500
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service.          $ 90,411              $ 90,411
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 7,634                $ 7,634
   Supplies                        2,016                    2,016
   Fixed Charges and
    Contributions                  2,800                    2,800
   Travel                          13,749                  13,749
   Equipment                       1,600                    1,600
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 27,799              $ 27,799
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration              $ 118,210            $ 118,210
                                   ============       ===========
II. Employee Benefits:
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 13,790              $ 13,790
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 13,790              $ 13,790
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer
  Contributions                    $ 13,790              $ 13,790
                                   ============       ===========
Total Employee Benefits            $ 13,790              $ 13,790
                                   ============       ===========
Total Health Care Planning
 and Oversight                     $ 132,000            $ 132,000
                                   ============       ===========
Total Authorized Positions         (5)                        (5)
SUBSECTION 3K:
State Reorganization Commission:
I. Administration:
  Personal Service:
   Director (P)                    $ 32,955              $ 32,955
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Unclassified Positions:
   Senior Projects Director 
    and Staff Counsel(P)           27,500                  27,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Assistant Director (P)          28,118                  28,118
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Director of Agency
    Evaluation (P)                 24,000                  24,000
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant (P)    22,130                  22,130
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Administrative Assistant II (P) 17,500                  17,500
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Projects Coordinator (P)        41,500                  41,500
                                   (2)                        (2)
   Staff Assistant (P)             15,341                  15,341
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                   9,979                    9,979
                                   (1)                        (1)
   Secretary (P)                   10,378                  10,378
                                   (1)                        (1)
  Other Personal Service:
   Per Diem                        10,500                  10,500
   Temporary Positions             27,076                  27,076
  Total Personal Service           $ 266,977            $ 266,977
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 207,860            $ 207,860
   Supplies                             8,272               8,272
   Fixed Charges and Contributions 45,500                  45,500
   Travel                          24,177                  24,177
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 285,809            $ 285,809
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Administration                   $ 552,786       $ 552,786
                                   ============       ===========
II. Human Services Demonstration Project:
  Other Operating Expenses:
   Contractual Services            $ 183,898            $ 183,898

                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Other Operating Expenses   $ 183,898            $ 183,898
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Human Services Project      $ 183,898            $ 183,898
                                   ============       ===========
III. Employee Benefits:
 A. Salary Increments:
  Personal Service:
   Increments, Continued 1980-81   $ 6,755                $ 6,755
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Personal Service           $ 6,755                $ 6,755
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total Salary Increments           $ 6,755                $ 6,755
                                   ============       ===========
 C. State Employer Contributions:
  Fringe Benefits:
   State Employer Contributions    $ 41,341              $ 41,341
                                   ------------      ------------
  Total Fringe Benefits            $ 41,341              $ 41,341
                                   ------------      ------------
 Total State Employer Contributions     $ 41,341         $ 41,341
                                   ============       ===========
Total Employee Benefits            $ 48,096              $ 48,096
                                   ============       ===========
Total State Reorganization
 Commission                        $ 784,780            $ 784,780
                                   ============       ===========
Total Authorized Positions         (11)                      (11)
                                   ============       ===========
Total Legislative Department       $ 13,862,781      $ 13,852,781
                                   ============       ===========
Total Authorized Positions--Staff  (484)                    (484)
General Assembly--House            (124)                    (124)
General Assembly--Senate           (46)                      (46)
  Provided, That the positions included in this section
designated (P) shall denote a permanent employee and the salary
is an annual rate. The positions designated (T) shall denote a
temporary employee and the salary is for a period of six months
to be paid at that rate only while the General Assembly is in
session. The position designated as (Interim) shall denote a
temporary employee and the salary is for a period of six months
to be paid at that rate while the General Assembly is not in
session. The positions designated (PTT) shall denote part-time
temporary employees on a twelve months basis. The positions
designated (PPT) shall denote permanent part-time employees
retained for full-time work on a six months basis or the duration
of the legislative session.
  Provided, Further, That for fiscal year 1981-82 the Clerk of
the Senate, the Clerk of the House, the Code Commissioner and
Director of Legislative Council, the Executive Director of the
Legislative Audit Council, the Director of the Legislative
Information System, and the Director of the State Reorganization
Commission shall be entitled to the base pay increase as provided
for in Section 14 of this Act.
  Provided, Further, That the Speaker of the House is authorized
to reimburse travel and other expenses incurred by employees of
the House of Representatives for official business in accord with
current rules and regulations.
  Provided, Further, That necessary temporary clerical help for
the Members of the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, Senate
and House Judiciary Committees, the President of the Senate, and
the Speaker of the House, shall be paid from Approved Accounts of
the respective Houses upon recommendation of the respective
Chairman, and upon the approval of the Speaker or the President
of the Senate, respectively.
  Provided, Further, That the clerks of the two Houses and the
Legislative Council are authorized to issue their warrants on
Approved Accounts for necessary extra clerical or other services
upon approval of the Speaker of the House or Lieutenant Governor,
respectively. The employment of such extra clerical personnel and
the expenditure for other services shall be reported to the House
Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.
  Provided, Further, That, notwithstanding any other provisions
of law, legislative employees designated (P) or (PPT) shall
receive base pay increases and average merit increases in the
same manner as such increases are granted to classified state
employees.
  Provided, Further, That by August 30, 1981, the Speaker of the
House, after consultation with the Operations and Management Com-
mittee and the Standing Committee Chairmen, shall develop and
implement a merit compensation plan for employees of the House.
  Provided, Further, That necessary temporary or permanent re-
search assistance for the House of Representatives shall be paid
from Approved Accounts of the House upon approval of the Speaker
with the advice and consent of the Chairman of the standing
committees. Provided, further, that the Speaker may adjust salary
levels of employees of the House, to be paid from Approved
Accounts of the House.
  Provided, Further, That the Chairmen of the following Senate
committees shall each be allowed the sum of four hundred dollars
during the interim, between sessions of the General Assembly, to
be paid from approved accounts of the Senate: (1) Education; (2)
Labor, Commerce and Industry; (3) General; (4) Fish, Game and
Forestry; (5) Agriculture and Natural Resources; (6) Transporta-
tion; (7) Corrections and Penology; (8) Medical Affairs.
  Provided, Further, That the Chairmen of the House committees on
(1) Education and Public Works, (2) Agriculture and Natural
Resources, (3) Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs,
and (4) Labor, Commerce and Industry shall each be allowed the
sum of $400.00 for expenses during the interim between sessions
of the General Assembly, to be paid from Approved Accounts of the
House.
  Provided, Further That notwithstanding any other provision of
law:
  a. Standing Committees of the Senate and House of Representa-
tives are authorized to continue work during the interim. When
certified by the Chairman, the members serving on such Committees
shall receive a subsistence allowance of $50.00 per day, mileage
at the rate provided for by law, and the regular per diem
established in this act for members of boards, commissions, and
committees while attending scheduled meetings. Members may elect
to receive actual expenses incurred for lodging and meals in lieu
of the allowable subsistence expense. The funds for allowances
specified in this proviso shall be paid to the members of the
Senate or House of Representatives from the Approved Accounts of
the respective body except as otherwise may be provided.
  b. Joint Study Committees created pursuant to Acts and Resolu-
tions of the General Assembly are authorized to continue work
during the interim to secure such information and complete such
investigations as may be assigned to the respective Committees.
When certified by the Chairman, the members appointed to such
Committees shall receive a subsistence allowance of $50.00 per
day, mileage at the rate provided for by law and the regular per
diem established in this act for members of boards, commissions,
and committees while attending scheduled meetings. Members may
elect to receive actual expenses incurred for lodging and meals
in lieu of the allowable subsistence expense. The allowances
specified in this proviso shall be paid from funds appropriated
to the respective Committees for such purposes, or from Approved
Accounts of the respective body of the General Assembly if no
funds have been appropriated to such a Committee for these
purposes.
  c. Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives when
traveling on official State business shall be allowed a
subsistence allowance of $50.00 per day, transportation expenses
as provided for by law and the regular per diem established in
this act for members of boards, commissions, and committees upon
approval of the appropriate Chairman. When traveling on official
business of the Senate or the House of Representatives not
directly associated with a Committee of the General Assembly,
members shall be paid the same allowance upon approval of the
President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House
of Representatives. In either instance, the members may elect to
receive actual expenses incurred for lodging and meals in lieu of
the allowable subsistence expense. The funds for the allowances
specified in this proviso shall be paid from the Approved
Accounts of the Senate or the House of Representatives or from
the appropriate account of the agency, board, commission, task
force or committee upon which the member serves.
  Provided, Further, That all vouchers for the payment of the
expenses and/or compensation of committees of the General
Assembly shall be prepared by the Clerks of the two Houses.
  Provided, Further, That all payroll vouchers and interdepart-
mental transfers of the Senate shall be approved by the Clerk of
the Senate.
  Provided, Further, That notwithstanding any other provision of
law, all supplies for the Senate shall be purchased only upon the
authority of the Clerk of the Senate and all supplies for the
House of Representatives shall be purchased only upon the
authority of the Clerk of the House.
  Provided, Further, That the Clerks of the Senate and the House,
with the approval of the Senate Operations and Management Com-
mittee and the Speaker of the House, respectively, shall cause to
be installed such telephone service as may be appropriate for use
of the membership of each legislative body.
  Provided, Further, That the Speaker of the House shall appoint
the Executive Director of Research. The Speaker, with the advice
and consent of the individual committee chairman, shall appoint
the Director of Research for each standing committee.
  Provided, Further, That one hundred forty-four Pages shall be
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
three Pages and a Porter shall be appointed by the Speaker
Emeritus, and they shall be available for any necessary service
to the House of Representatives.
  Provided, Further, The Speaker Emeritus shall be provided an
office, equipment and supplies in the State House, to be approved
by him.
  Provided, Further, That the duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms and
Director of Security of the respective Houses and/or Assistant
Sergeant-at-Arms shall be those provided by the Code, the Rules
of the respective Houses, those designated by the President Pro
Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House, the security
of personnel and property of the respective Houses, and in
addition the Sergeant-at-Arms and Director of Security of the
respective Houses and/or Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms shall meet
and escort visitors in and about their respective bodies and
shall, during the hours of duty, be dressed in a distinctive
manner so as to be easily identified as Sergeant-at-Arms and
Director of Security of the respective Houses.
  Provided, Further, That pictures of all standing committees of
the House of Representatives shall be made once during each term
and copies of such pictures be furnished to each member of the
committee. The expenses incurred in making these pictures shall
be paid from the Approved Accounts of the House.
  Provided, Further, That the State Auditor shall annually audit
the Approved Accounts of the Senate, the House, Special Services
for Both Houses, and the Legislative Council and make a report to
the two bodies.
  Provided, Further, That the Legislative Council is authorized
to employ additional stenographic or other help between sessions
as the Council may deem necessary, at such salary or salaries as
the Council may set, to be paid from Approved Accounts.
  Provided, Further, That the position of Code Commissioner shall
not constitute an "office" referred to in Section 3, Article VI,
of the State Constitution.
  Provided, Further, That the Legislative Information Systems
shall be under the direction and management of a council composed
of the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Chairman of
Senate Finance Committee, Chairman of House Ways and Means
Committee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
  Provided, Further, That any improvements and additions to the
State House must be recommended or approved by the State House
Committee of the General Assembly, and that bidding, executing,
and carrying out of contracts shall be in accord with standing
regulations and procedures for any other work of the same type
applicable to agencies and institutions of State government.
  Provided, Further, Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
Senate Research personnel other than Directors of Research and
the committee research staff shall be paid from funds
appropriated for Approved Accounts Research at the direction of
the Clerk of the Senate.
  Provided, Further, That in addition to the funds appropriated
in this section, the funds appropriated to the State
Reorganization Commission for fiscal year 1980-81 for the Human
Services Project (Program II), which are not expended during that
fiscal year may be carried forward to be expended in the fiscal
year 1981-82.
  Provided, Further, That Directors of Research for standing com-
mittees who are licensed attorneys may, upon approval of the
Speaker with the advice and consent of the individual committee
chairman, use the title of either Director of Research or Staff
Counsel.
  Provided, That the Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee
shall study the problems of recruiting and retaining qualified
"Nursing" personnel in all state agencies.
  Provided Further, That personnel employed under the provisions
of subsection 3D of this section for Legislative Research shall
be available upon request of the Committee Chairman to work with
the standing or interim committees of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.
  Provided, Further, That the funds provided herein for the Joint
Legislative Membership Research Committee shall be used to
continue the operation of this committee as heretofore
established and that the Speaker of the House of Representatives
continue to appoint five members of the House to serve on the
committee and that the President of the Senate continue to
appoint five members of the Senate to serve on the committee.
  Provided, Further, That any unexpended balance on June 30,
1981, not to exceed $2,300.00, of appropriations to the
Legislative Audit Council for Contractual Services, may be
carried forward to 1981-82 and expended for the same purposes.
  Provided, Further, That in addition to the funds appropriated
in this section, the funds appropriated under Sections 3A and 3B
for fiscal year 1980-81 which are not expended during that fiscal
year may be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes
in the fiscal year 1981-82.
  Provided, Further, That the Standing Committees of the Senate
may, upon approval of the President Pro Tempore, contract with
other state agencies for such projects, programs, and services as
may be necessary to the work of the respective committees. Any
such projects, programs or services shall be paid from funds
appropriated for contractual services.
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