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HB 911
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTEA BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, andending June 30, 2023; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State
government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies,
for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions,for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for allleases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control andadministration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for otherpurposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:PART IThe sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning
July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:
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Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)
Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)
State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)
TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
Records Center Storage Fee
Research Funds
State Funds
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Fireworks Trust Funds
Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund
Georgia Transit Trust Funds
Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
Hospital Provider Payment
Lottery Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
Nursing Home Provider Fees
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
Solid Waste Trust Funds
State Children's Trust Funds
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds

House Budget and Research Office (101)Page 1 of 168$57,944,795,757$17,672,812,404$92,749,020$227,917,447$14,163,709$16,319,925$1,514,696,029$97,452,825$56,325,377$16,977,107$9,088,330,913$47,852,222$2,206,829$52,513,468$474,067,648$1,423,968$322,821,742$5,646,994,175$16,846,588$16,846,588$5,707,336,619$3,682,743,307$139,386,524$563,786,577$740,000$1,320,680,211$30,203,913,322$1,611,604$2,722,391$1,884,774$15,927,600$7,620,376$380,916,567$1,418,726,951$2,008,887,881$162,388,579$110,586$7,628,938$1,100,533$25,879,561,140$148,525,344

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Transportation Trust Funds
Trauma Care Trust Funds
Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Health Insurance Payments
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies
Other Intra-State Government Payments
Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

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Section 1: Georgia Senate
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$14,378,041$79,952$79,952$14,298,089$14,298,089

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57

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's OfficeTotal Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$1,694,100$1,694,100$1,694,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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66

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,507,423

Total Funds$1,507,423$66,623$66,623$7,778$7,778$32,276$32,276$80,000$80,000$1,694,100$1,694,100

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's OfficeTotal Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$1,425,813$1,425,813$1,425,813

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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69
70

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72

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74
75
76
77

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,224,770

Total Funds$1,224,770$66,623$66,623$9,008$9,008$25,412$25,412$100,000$100,000$1,425,813$1,425,813

1.3. Senate
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$11,258,128$79,952$79,952$11,178,176$11,178,176

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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79
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81

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-of-

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State Funds$9,309,233

Total Funds$9,389,185$932,721$932,721$46,007$46,007$203,985$203,985

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HB 911living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act$686,230$686,230$11,178,176$11,258,128

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$23,403,431$446,577$446,577$22,956,854$22,956,854

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2.1. House of Representatives
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$23,403,431$446,577$446,577$22,956,854$22,956,854

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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99

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$19,464,057

Total Funds$19,910,634$2,273,509$2,273,509$100,529$100,529$432,529$432,529$686,230$686,230$22,956,854$23,403,431

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Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

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3.1. Ancillary Activities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of
government.
Total Funds$9,229,906
State Funds$9,229,906
State General Funds$9,229,906$16,073,002$163,097$163,097$15,909,905$15,909,905

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

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State Funds$8,259,345

Total Funds$8,259,345$174,885$174,885$33,446$33,446$67,210$67,210

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for legislative operations.

($2,746)($2,746)$797,439$797,439

Remove one-time funds for an evaluation for HB 676 (2021 Session).

($100,000)($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act$9,229,906$9,229,906

3.2. Legislative Fiscal OfficePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative
branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.
Total Funds$1,473,965
State Funds$1,473,965
State General Funds$1,473,965
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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130

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,356,950

Total Funds$1,356,950$66,623$66,623$13,026$13,026$30,340$30,340$7,026$7,026$1,473,965$1,473,965

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for
members of the General Assembly.
Total Funds$5,369,131
Other Funds$163,097
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$163,097
State Funds$5,206,034
State General Funds$5,206,034
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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140

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

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134

State Funds$4,787,663

Total Funds$4,950,760$241,508$241,508$42,771$42,771$134,092$134,092$5,206,034$5,369,131$43,990,447$60,000$60,000$43,930,447$43,930,447

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State
Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor'sreports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single
Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public
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performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews ofaudits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit
organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promotetransparency in government.
Total Funds$35,983,997
Other Funds$60,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$60,000
State Funds$35,923,997
State General Funds$35,923,997
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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State Funds$28,937,306

Total Funds$28,997,306$1,641,373$1,641,373$251,122$251,122$1,397,022$1,397,022($3,632)($3,632)($3,032)($3,032)$2,565,824$2,565,824$1,330,564$1,330,564$0$0($192,550)($192,550)$0$0$35,923,997$35,983,997

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support ofcritical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).
Provide personal services funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY
2021 budget reductions. (CC:Provide funds for personal services.)
Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing
the economic analyses as required by the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of2021'. (CC:Yes; Reflect funds in the Legislative Services program.)
Reduce funds for independent performance reviews associated with the 'Tax Credit
Return on Investment Act of 2021'.
Utilize $650,000 in existing funds to conduct ongoing audits associated withcoronavirus pandemic funding. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

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159
160

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department
programs.
Total Funds$2,958,464
State Funds$2,958,464
State General Funds$2,958,464

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151
152
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154
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156

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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162
163
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166
167
168
169

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support ofcritical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).
Provide personal services funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY
2021 budget reductions. (CC:Provide funds for personal services.)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,317,636

Total Funds$2,317,636$119,991$119,991$31,877$31,877$116,805$116,805($203)($203)($170)($170)$96,386$96,386$276,142$276,142$2,958,464$2,958,464

4.3. Legislative Services
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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement
systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request
on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.
Total Funds$2,243,000
State Funds$2,243,000
State General Funds$2,243,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):173
174

State Funds$243,000

Total Funds$243,000$2,000,000$2,000,000$2,243,000$2,243,000

175

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing
the economic analyses as required by the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of2021'.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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177
178

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest foreach county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; toprovide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance withrequirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish theappropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.
Total Funds$2,804,986
State Funds$2,804,986
State General Funds$2,804,986
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):179
180

State Funds$2,398,931

Total Funds$2,398,931$147,097$147,097$21,661$21,661$115,877$115,877($289)($289)

186

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustment in support ofcritical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2021).
Amount appropriated in this Act

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188
189
190
191

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

192
193
194
195
196

5.1. Court of Appeals
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate andcertiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III,in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.
Total Funds$24,962,200
Other Funds$150,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$150,000
State Funds$24,812,200
State General Funds$24,812,200

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184
185

($241)($241)$121,950$121,950$2,804,986$2,804,986$26,768,947$150,000$150,000$26,618,947$26,618,947

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):197

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$22,694,845

Total Funds$22,844,845

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for the staff attorney salary scale. (CC:Yes; Utilize statewide
increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Provide funds to annualize the salary and commute expenses for one judge.
(CC:No)Provide funds for ongoing cost of annual cyber security risk audit.

$909,941$909,941$198,248$198,248$927,723$927,723$3,632$3,632

$816

$816

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$0

$0

$0

$33,000$33,000

Provide funds for ongoing cyber security vulnerability scanning.
Provide funds for ongoing cost for security event logging system and associatedmaintenance.
Provide funds for ongoing cost of advanced multi-factor authentication softwareand maintenance.
Provide funds for ongoing cost of data center battery back up system maintenance.
Provide funds for ongoing maintenance costs associated with delivery ofinteractive web access to courtroom information.
Increase funds for per diem adjustments.

$11,700$11,700$25,000$25,000$3,700$3,700$4,000$4,000$9,000$9,000$88,095$88,095

Eliminate one-time funds for the development of the Case Management System.

($97,500)($97,500)$24,812,200$24,962,200

Amount appropriated in this Act

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

214
215
216

5.2. Georgia State-wide Business Court
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters ofresolving commercial dispute and litigation.
Total Funds$1,806,747
State Funds$1,806,747
State General Funds$1,806,747
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

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233

State Funds$1,686,167

Total Funds$1,686,167$58,840$58,840$7,301$7,301$7,325$7,325$0$0Increase funds for a staff attorney.

$8,087$8,087

Increase funds for the senior deputy clerk.

$8,087$8,087

Increase funds for a judicial assistant. (CC:Yes)$2,500$2,500

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for annual leave payouts for term clerks. (CC:No)

Increase funds for subscriptions.

$7,665$7,665

Provide funds for jury trial per diem expenses.

$15,000$15,000

Increase funds for travel.

$5,775$5,775$1,806,747$1,806,747

Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 6: Judicial Council
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds

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235
236

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$1,388,905$19,248,576$19,248,576

237
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239

6.1. Council of Accountability Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile
drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as
the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability
court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and feescollected by such court.
Total Funds$812,318
State Funds$812,318
State General Funds$812,318
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

240
241
242
243

244
245

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Restore operating funds. (CC:Yes; Increase funds for peer review.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$667,696

Total Funds$667,696$45,285$45,285$1,481$1,481$23,482$23,482$74,374$74,374$812,318$812,318

246
247
248

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing
support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards,
registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, andcollecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.
Total Funds$354,203
Other Funds$354,203
Agency Funds$354,203

249
250
251
252
253

6.3. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for
Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate
Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court
Clerks, and other court personnel.
Total Funds$1,596,135
Other Funds$953,203
Agency Funds$953,203
State Funds$642,932
State General Funds$642,932
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

254
255
256
257
258

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Increase funds for a training assistant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$545,866

Total Funds$1,499,069$45,748$45,748$1,718$1,718$49,600$49,600$642,932$1,596,135

6.4. Judicial Council
Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; toprovide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court
Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court
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260
261
262
263
264
265

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Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines
Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice forChildren.
Total Funds$18,778,227
Federal Funds and Grants$1,627,367
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,627,367
Other Funds$1,388,905
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,388,905
State Funds$15,761,955
State General Funds$15,761,955
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

266
267
268
269

270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283

284
285
286

State Funds$12,573,661

Total Funds$15,589,933$480,021$480,021$54,232$54,232$281,198$281,198($3,547)($3,547)($1,746)($1,746)$593,868$593,868$83,260$83,260

Increase funds for a customer support specialist position.

$73,326$73,326

Increase funds for an IT Help Desk position.

$96,980$96,980

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.
(CC:Restore funds for operations of the Judicial Council.)
Increase funds for a research analyst position.

Increase funds for a policy counsel I position.

$137,926$137,926

Reduce one-time funds for judicial workload assessments.
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.
(CC:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.)
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.
(CC:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Probate Court Judges.)
Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic
Violence.
Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Kinship Care Families($236,113)($236,113)$27,023$27,023$25,964$25,964$1,322,828$1,322,828$274,674$274,674($21,600)($21,600)$15,761,955$18,778,227

Reduce one-time matching funds for the Child Support Collaborative Grant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

6.5. Judicial Qualifications Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer,
impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, fileformal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of thisappropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance
to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethicalcampaign practices.
Total Funds$1,231,371
State Funds$1,231,371
State General Funds$1,231,371
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

287
288
289
290

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

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State Funds$1,053,729

Total Funds$1,053,729$45,285$45,285$1,923$1,923$30,434$30,434

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292

293
294
295

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Increase funds for legal counsel for Hearing Panel Commission members.
Amount appropriated in this Act$100,000$100,000$1,231,371$1,231,371

6.6. Resource Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty
sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus
proceedings.
Total Funds$800,000
State Funds$800,000
State General Funds$800,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

296
297
298

State Funds$775,000

Total Funds$775,000

Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.

$25,000$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act$800,000$800,000

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

299
300
301
302
303

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
Total Funds
Other Funds
Agency Funds
State Funds
State General Funds

304
305
306
307
308

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all
the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status
offenses, and deprivation.
Total Funds$2,012,138
Other Funds$67,486
Agency Funds$67,486
State Funds$1,944,652
State General Funds$1,944,652$9,726,735$67,486$67,486$9,659,249$9,659,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):309
310

State Funds$1,750,641

Total Funds$1,818,127$96,950$96,950$25,970$25,970$23,878$23,878$12,213$12,213$35,000$35,000$1,944,652$2,012,138

315

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for the case management contract. (CC:Increase funds for the
update to the case management contract and provide compatibility with SHINES at
the Department of Human Services.)Amount appropriated in this Act

316
317
318

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile
court judges salaries.
Total Funds$7,714,597
State Funds$7,714,597
State General Funds$7,714,597

311
312

313
314

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):319

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$6,999,597

Total Funds$6,999,597

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Increase funds for juvenile court judges salary supplement for accountability courts
per House Bill 274. (CC:Increase funds to provide prorated supplemental grants
by county based on dependency case backlog less than 180 days in that county ascertified by the executive director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and thecommissioner of the Department of Human Services.)
Increase funds for grants to counties for the Cobb Judicial Circuit pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2022.
Amount appropriated in this Act

323
324
325
326
327

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

328
329
330

8.1. Council of Superior Court Clerks
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in theexecution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks.
Total Funds$185,166
State Funds$185,166
State General Funds$185,166320

321$690,000$690,000$25,000$25,000$7,714,597$7,714,597$104,696,961$102,675,321$102,675,321$2,021,640$2,021,640

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):331
332

State Funds$165,166

Total Funds$165,166$20,000$20,000$185,166$185,166333

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for superior court clerks
throughout the state in the execution of their duties. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

334
335
336

8.2. Council of Superior Court Clerks - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this special project is to fund the technology resources required to implement
SB 441 (2022 Session).
Total Funds$345,000
State Funds$345,000
State General Funds$345,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):337
338

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$345,000$345,000$345,000$345,000

339

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for the technology resources required to implement SB 441 (2022
Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

340
341
342
343
344

8.3. District Attorneys
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State ofGeorgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit anddelinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.
Total Funds$96,174,711
State Funds$94,153,071
State General Funds$94,153,071
Intra-State Government Transfers$2,021,640
Other Intra-State Government Payments$2,021,640
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

345
346
347
348

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
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State Funds$79,985,685

Total Funds$82,007,325$5,190,315$5,190,315$1,452,541$1,452,541$3,078,170$3,078,170

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employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for placement of assistant district attorneys to provide for ongoingrecruitment and retention of career prosecutors.
Increase funds for revised pay scale of assistant district attorneys to provide for
ongoing recruitment and retention of career prosecutors.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of
Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. (CC:No)
Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for the
new judgeships in Cobb, Flint, and Ogeechee Judicial Circuits.
Provide funds for four additional assistant district attorneys to support juvenile
courts in the Bell-Forsyth, Chattahoochee, Northern, and Pataula Judicial Circuit.
Increase funds to support legal fees for district attorneys and conflict cases.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Blue Ridge Circuit
effective January 1, 2023.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Mountain Circuit
effective January 1, 2023.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the South Georgia
Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Amount appropriated in this Act

361
362
363

8.4. Prosecuting Attorney's Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court
Solicitors.
Total Funds$7,992,084
State Funds$7,992,084
State General Funds$7,992,084

349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359

$274

$274

($3,138)($3,138)$1,970,953$1,970,953$1,334,544$1,334,544$0$0$193,482$193,482$582,502$582,502$150,000$150,000$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$94,153,071$96,174,711

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

364
365
366
367

368
369
370
371

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

376

Increase funds for office rent.
Increase funds to provide IT support in order to interface the prosecutor casemanagement system with the systems hosted by other criminal justice agencies inGeorgia.
Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for training ofprosecutors and investigators.
Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for solicitor generaltraining.
Increase funds for personal services for one payroll specialist position. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for personal services for one animal abuse resource prosecutor
position. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

377
378
379
380
381

Section 9: Superior Courts
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

372
373
374
375

State Funds$6,797,661

Total Funds$6,797,661$352,170$352,170$94,045$94,045$267,602$267,602($1,752)($1,752)($666)($666)$24,345$24,345$35,000$35,000$40,000$40,000$60,000$60,000$121,758$121,758$201,921$201,921$7,992,084$7,992,084$85,013,045$139,595$139,595$84,873,450$84,873,450

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges
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383
384
385
386

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court
Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice throughleadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.
Total Funds$1,944,955
Other Funds$120,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$120,000
State Funds$1,824,955
State General Funds$1,824,955
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):387
388

State Funds$1,655,140

Total Funds$1,775,140$80,887$80,887$30,410$30,410$58,518$58,518$0$0$1,824,955$1,944,955

392

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for targeted salary increases. (CC:Yes; Utilize statewide increase for
ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

393
394
395
396
397

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judgesof the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing aliaison between local and state courts.
Total Funds$3,339,408
Other Funds$19,595
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$19,595
State Funds$3,319,813
State General Funds$3,319,813

389
390

391

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):398
399

State Funds$2,843,636

Total Funds$2,863,231$161,774$161,774$50,101$50,101$114,637$114,637$149,665$149,665$0$0$3,319,813$3,339,408

404

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for operations to assist with the case backlog. (CC:Restore
operating funds.)
Increase funds for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff. (CC:Yes;
Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

405
406
407

9.3. Superior Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the generaljurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce,
equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to
be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.
Total Funds$79,728,682
State Funds$79,728,682
State General Funds$79,728,682

400
401

402
403

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):408

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$72,223,068

Total Funds$72,223,068

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in the Employer Contribution Rate from 8.81%
to 8.03%.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit per House Bill
786.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Flint Circuit per House Bill 786.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Cobb Circuit per House Bill
786.
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia Circuit effective
July 1, 2022. (CC:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia
Circuit effective January 1, 2023.)
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective July
1, 2022. (CC:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit
effective January 1, 2023.)
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit effective July 1,
2022. (CC:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit
effective January 1, 2023.)
Increase funds to provide an additional 10 senior judge days per active judge.
(CC:Increase funds to provide five senior judge days per active judge and utilize
existing 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) funds to provide an additional
five senior judge days per active judge to expedite all cases.)
Provide funds to increase the state salary for superior court judges. (CC:Yes;
Utilize statewide cost-of-living increase for superior court judges.)
Provide funds for the employer rate contribution to the Employees Retirement
System for two superior court judges per Senate Bill 176.
Provide funds for a salary increase for law clerks to improve employee retention
and reduce turnover.
Amount appropriated in this Act

426
427
428
429
430

Section 10: Supreme Court
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

431
432
433
434
435

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which
exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, theConstitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, orconstitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga.
Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme
Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and
its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.
Total Funds$19,416,868
Other Funds$1,859,823
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,859,823
State Funds$17,557,045
State General Funds$17,557,045

409
410
411

412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421

422
423
424

$4,325,992$4,325,992$236,188$236,188$774,176$774,176($259,997)($259,997)$14,552$14,552($230,249)($230,249)$198,790$198,790$198,790$198,790$198,790$198,790$210,400$210,400$210,400$210,400$210,400$210,400$675,193$675,193$0$0$66,590$66,590$675,599$675,599$79,728,682$79,728,682$19,416,868$1,859,823$1,859,823$17,557,045$17,557,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):436
437

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.

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State Funds$15,437,492

Total Funds$17,297,315$648,211$648,211

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one
additional justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in
Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-2-3(b)(3), effective August 1, 2021.
Provide funds to annualize the increase in the employer contribution rate for the
Employee Retirement System.
Increase funds to annualize an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of
Administrative Services administered self-insurance programs.
Increase funds for a salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol trooper assigned
to the Supreme Court.
Increase funds for the legal research contract.

$123,169$123,169$584,671$584,671$1,404$1,404$10,686$10,686$53,954$53,954$127,671$127,671$9,635$9,635$10,585$10,585

$684

$684

$205,347$205,347$0$0$319,416$319,416$0$0$24,120$24,120452

Increase funds to annualize restoration of operating funds.
Increase funds for personal services for one floating staff attorney position.
(CC:No)Increase funds for personal services for two central staff attorney positions.
(CC:Increase funds for personal services for a central staff attorney position tohandle pro se matters and one central staff attorney for regulatory filings.)
Increase funds to provide a 3% salary adjustment for law clerks. (CC:Yes; Utilize
statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Provide funds to purchase enterprise document management software per
Department of Audits and Accounts Special Examination Report 18-10.
Amount appropriated in this Act$17,557,045$19,416,868

453
454
455
456
457
458
459

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

460
461
462
463
464

11.1. Administration (SAO)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department
programs.
Total Funds$1,253,251
State Funds$339,879
State General Funds$339,879
Intra-State Government Transfers$913,372
Other Intra-State Government Payments$913,372

438
439

440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451

$30,384,595$560,036$560,036$8,359,150$8,359,150$21,465,409$21,465,409

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

465
466
467
468

469
470
471

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$281,042

Total Funds$1,194,414$43,209$43,209$2,940$2,940$9,604$9,604$2,677$2,677$407$407$339,879$1,253,251

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472
473
474
475
476

HB 91111.2. Financial Systems
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's
enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems.
Total Funds$19,733,445
State Funds$587,671
State General Funds$587,671
Intra-State Government Transfers$19,145,774
Other Intra-State Government Payments$19,145,774
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):477
478

State Funds$0

Total Funds$19,145,774$587,671$587,671$0$0$587,671$19,733,445

480

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Update transaction and headcount totals for TeamWorks billings to FY 2021.
(CC:Yes)Amount appropriated in this Act

481
482
483
484
485
486
487

11.3. Shared Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll andother financial transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation
Program.
Total Funds$2,733,456
Other Funds$560,036
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$560,036
State Funds$901,914
State General Funds$901,914
Intra-State Government Transfers$1,271,506
Other Intra-State Government Payments$1,271,506

479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

488
489
490
491

492
493
494

495
496
497
498
499

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$662,430

Total Funds$2,493,972$216,055$216,055$5,703$5,703$22,613$22,613($5,482)($5,482)

$595

$595

$901,914$2,733,456

11.4. Statewide Accounting and Reporting
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy,
business process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.
Total Funds$2,871,265
State Funds$2,736,508
State General Funds$2,736,508
Intra-State Government Transfers$134,757
Other Intra-State Government Payments$134,757
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

500
501
502

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

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State Funds$2,486,052

Total Funds$2,620,809$138,275$138,275$21,273$21,273

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

504

Amount appropriated in this Act$90,908$90,908$2,736,508$2,871,265

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

505
506
507

11.5. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process andensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists andvendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.
Total Funds$2,924,336
State Funds$2,924,336
State General Funds$2,924,336
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

508
509
510
511

512
513
514

515
516
517

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for expenses related to the e-filing system.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,980,730

Total Funds$2,980,730$168,114$168,114$11,550$11,550$68,865$68,865($4,923)($4,923)($300,000)($300,000)$2,924,336$2,924,336

11.6. Georgia State Board of Accountancy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests
by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy
practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when
warranted.
Total Funds$868,842
State Funds$868,842
State General Funds$868,842
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

518
519
520
521

522
523

524
525
526
527
528

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Restore funds eliminated in FY 2021 for one auditor position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
Total Funds
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds

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State Funds$697,592

Total Funds$697,592$33,623$33,623$1,542$1,542$21,085$21,085$115,000$115,000$868,842$868,842$284,276,757$38,792,070$26,371,229$12,420,841$59,603,819
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529
530
531
532

HB 911

State General Funds$59,603,819
Intra-State Government Transfers$185,880,868
Other Intra-State Government Payments$10,705,119
Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments$175,175,749
The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for the cost of
departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment
balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

533
534
535

12.1. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department ofCommunity Health on Certificate of Need applications.
Total Funds$39,506
State Funds$39,506
State General Funds$39,506

536
537
538

12.2. Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$1,500,000$1,500,000$1,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):539
540

State Funds$2,496,000

Total Funds$2,496,000($2,496,000)($2,496,000)$1,500,000$1,500,000$1,500,000$1,500,000

542

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Eliminate funds for one-time funding to purchase annuities for wrongfully
convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 24, HR 25, and HR
26 (2021 Session).
Provide funds in FY 2023 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convictedindividuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 594 and HR 626 (2022
Session). (CC:Provide funds in FY 2023 to purchase annuities for wrongfully
convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 593 and HR 626(2022 Session).)Amount appropriated in this Act

543
544
545
546
547

12.3. Departmental Administration (DOAS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department
programs.
Total Funds$8,368,763
Other Funds$6,620,524
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,620,524
State Funds$1,748,239
State General Funds$1,748,239

541

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

548
549
550
551

552
553
554
555
556

State Funds$0

Total Funds$6,620,524

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds for intergovernmental contracts.

$456,239$456,239$1,292,000$1,292,000

Amount appropriated in this Act$1,748,239$8,368,763

12.4. Fleet Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state andlocal governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance program to provide repairs,
roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor
pool for traveling state employees.
Total Funds$1,440,435
Other Funds$1,369,646
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,369,646
State Funds$70,789
State General Funds$70,789
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):557

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$0

Total Funds$1,369,646

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559

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

560
561
562
563
564

12.5. Human Resources Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide humanresources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel Board, and employees; develop humanresource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation
practices, and administer the employee benefits program.
Total Funds$11,015,910
State Funds$310,791
State General Funds$310,791
Intra-State Government Transfers$10,705,119
Other Intra-State Government Payments$10,705,119

558$70,789$70,789$70,789$1,440,435

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):565
566

State Funds$0

Total Funds$10,705,119$310,791$310,791$0$0$310,791$11,015,910

568

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Utilize existing resources to conduct a market salary study for state government
employees. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

569
570
571
572
573
574
575

12.6. Risk Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect
state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public
officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks andhazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,
to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer theWorkers Compensation Program.
Total Funds$178,162,153
Other Funds$2,323,752
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,323,752
State Funds$662,652
State General Funds$662,652
Intra-State Government Transfers$175,175,749
Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments$175,175,749

567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):576
577

State Funds$430,000

Total Funds$177,929,501$232,652$232,652$0$0$662,652$178,162,153

579

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to provide for increased indemnification payments pursuant to SB
468 (2022 Session). (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

580
581
582
583
584

12.7. State Purchasing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the
Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage
bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; toconduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage
the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities;
and to certify small and/or minority business vendors.
Total Funds$15,339,984
Other Funds$14,559,366
Agency Funds$14,559,366
State Funds$780,618
State General Funds$780,618

578

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586

HB 911
State Funds$0

Total Funds$14,559,366$780,618$780,618$780,618$15,339,984

587

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

588
589
590
591
592

12.8. Surplus Property
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life ofstate-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying nonprofits, and to the public through auction.
Total Funds$2,206,899
Other Funds$2,106,919
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,106,919
State Funds$99,980
State General Funds$99,980
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

593
594
595

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$2,106,919$99,980$99,980$99,980$2,206,899

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

596
597
598
599
600

12.9. Office of State Administrative Hearings
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial andtimely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.
Total Funds$5,697,091
Other Funds$3,075,101
Agency Funds$3,075,101
State Funds$2,621,990
State General Funds$2,621,990
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

601
602
603
604

605
606
607
608

609
610
611

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative
Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,901,075

Total Funds$5,976,176$115,887$115,887$20,244$20,244$88,952$88,952($435)($435)($503,733)($503,733)$0$0$2,621,990$5,697,091

12.10. Office of the State Treasurer
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies;
assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns;
to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt
service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.
Total Funds$8,736,762
Other Funds$8,736,762
Agency Funds$8,736,762
12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

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612
613
614

HB 911
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$51,230,000$51,230,000$51,230,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

615
616

617

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.1, provide funding for the NextGen ERP CloudModernization project ($50,000,000) to reduce state financial system costs andimprove service delivery, and the All-Payer Claims Database ($1,230,000) to
enable analysis and public reporting of health care costs and utilization for
medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.
Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.1 for the technology resources
required to implement SB 441 (2022 Session). (CC:No)

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$51,230,000$51,230,000$0$0$51,230,000$51,230,000

618

Amount appropriated in this Act

619
620
621

12.12. Georgia Tax Tribunal
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction
over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Total Funds$539,254
State Funds$539,254
State General Funds$539,254
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

622
623
624
625

626
627
628
629

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative
Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$16,811$16,811$3,942$3,942$14,841$14,841

($73)

($73)

$503,733$503,733$0$0$539,254$539,254

630
631
632
633
634
635
636
637
638
639

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

640
641
642

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents fordiagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, andfor outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.
Total Funds$3,704,106
State Funds$3,704,106
State General Funds$3,704,106$69,100,793$8,601,145$8,601,145$2,775,701$2,775,701$57,523,947$1,884,774$55,639,173$200,000$200,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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644

HB 911$3,238,172$3,238,172$140,393$140,393$1,340$1,340$324,201$324,201$3,704,106$3,704,106

647

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Restore funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Athens/Tifton Veterinary
Laboratories contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

648
649
650
651
652
653
654

13.2. Consumer Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring,inspecting, and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, andother food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, foodwarehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; bycertifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating thecompanion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by
monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including performing
phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment
industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The
purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring,inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.
Total Funds$41,411,901
Federal Funds and Grants$7,751,145
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$7,751,145
Other Funds$1,920,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,920,000
State Funds$31,740,756
State General Funds$31,740,756

645
646

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

655
656
657
658

659
660
661
662
663

664
665
666
667
668
669
670

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two vehicles pursuant to HB 1057.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$27,817,754

Total Funds$37,488,899$2,832,565$2,832,565$223,283$223,283$893,275$893,275

$141

$141

$8,047$8,047$13,691$13,691($48,000)($48,000)$31,740,756$41,411,901

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of thedepartment.
Total Funds$8,461,305
Federal Funds and Grants$850,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$850,000
State Funds$7,411,305
State General Funds$7,411,305
Intra-State Government Transfers$200,000
Other Intra-State Government Payments$200,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):671

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$5,450,611

Total Funds$6,300,611

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679

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to reflect projected
expenditures.
Provide funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food
Bank program to combat agricultural waste and address fresh produce shortages inregional food banks. (Total Funds: $1,000,000). (CC:Increase funds and recognize
matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank program to utilize
surplus agricultural products and address fresh produce shortages in regional
food banks.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

680
681
682
683
684
685

13.4. Marketing and Promotion
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote
Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification
marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide
information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.
Total Funds$8,462,827
Other Funds$855,701
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$855,701
State Funds$7,607,126
Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund
$1,884,774
State General Funds$5,722,352

672
673
674

675
676
677
678

$404,710$404,710$51,762$51,762$199,371$199,371$1,796$1,796$3,055$3,055$500,000$500,000$800,000$1,000,000$7,411,305$8,461,305

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):686
687

State Funds$6,002,919

Total Funds$6,858,620$291,391$291,391$32,147$32,147$113,045$113,045

$100

$100

$1,018$1,018$1,732$1,732($500,000)($500,000)$1,884,774$1,884,774($120,000)($120,000)($100,000)($100,000)$7,607,126$8,462,827

697

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to reflect projected
expenditures.
Increase funds for the Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021
collections of the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511(2021 Session). (CC:Dedicate funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY
2021 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511 (2021
Session).)Eliminate funds for one-time funding appropriated in FY 2021 for the transition ofownership of farmers markets to local authorities in Thomasville, Cordele, andSavannah.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Southwest Georgia Project for acommunity food hub.
Amount appropriated in this Act

698

13.5. Marketing and Promotion - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a one-time repair of the state monument codified
by O.C.G.A. § 50-3-72 damaged by Hurricane Michael.
Total Funds$55,000

688
689

690
691
692
693
694

695
696

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700

HB 911
State Funds
State General Funds$55,000$55,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):701
702

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$55,000$55,000$55,000$55,000

703

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide one-time funds for the repair of the state monument codified by O.C.G.A.
§ 50-3-72 damaged by Hurricane Michael.
Amount appropriated in this Act

704
705
706

13.6. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic VeterinaryLabs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.
Total Funds$3,049,057
State Funds$3,049,057
State General Funds$3,049,057
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

707
708
709

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds for increased maintenance costs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,824,057

Total Funds$2,824,057$225,000$225,000$3,049,057$3,049,057

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

710
711
712

13.7. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.
Total Funds$899,778
State Funds$899,778
State General Funds$899,778
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

713
714
715

716
717
718

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$1,057,365

Total Funds$1,057,365

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for revenue replacement.

($157,587)($157,587)

Amount appropriated in this Act$899,778$899,778

13.8. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water
resources of the State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect,
maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply withthe state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local
governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.
Total Funds$3,056,819
State Funds$3,056,819
State General Funds$3,056,819
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

719
720
721
722

723
724
725

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to increase base funding for each conservation district to support
local, discretionary conservation programs.

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State Funds$2,043,686

Total Funds$2,043,686$170,131$170,131$13,746$13,746$55,384$55,384$1,911$1,911($339)($339)$80,000$80,000

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727

HB 911

Provide funds for plan review and technical support positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act$692,300$692,300$3,056,819$3,056,819

728
729
730

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds

731
732
733

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department
programs.
Total Funds$2,829,311
State Funds$2,829,311
State General Funds$2,829,311$13,915,446$13,915,446$13,915,446

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):734
735

State Funds$2,480,359

Total Funds$2,480,359$109,274$109,274$33,623$33,623$90,292$90,292($642)($642)($1,275)($1,275)$117,680$117,680$2,829,311$2,829,311

741

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for a cyber security analyst to support proactive financial data
governance and the application of standards and best practices.
Amount appropriated in this Act

742
743
744

14.2. Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions,state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and internationalbanking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, tomonitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and tocollaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination
findings.
Total Funds$8,001,107
State Funds$8,001,107
State General Funds$8,001,107

736
737

738
739
740

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

745
746
747
748

749
750

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$7,249,337

Total Funds$7,249,337$437,096$437,096$71,397$71,397$247,675$247,675($4,398)($4,398)$8,001,107$8,001,107

14.3. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or
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751
752
753

HB 911protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide
efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository financial
institutions.
Total Funds$3,085,028
State Funds$3,085,028
State General Funds$3,085,028
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):754
755

State Funds$2,776,555

Total Funds$2,776,555$184,925$184,925$30,534$30,534$94,696$94,696($1,682)($1,682)$3,085,028$3,085,028

759

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

760
761
762
763
764
765
766
767
768
769
770
771
772
773
774
775

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

776
777
778
779
780
781
782
783
784
785

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services andsupports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who needassistance for compulsive gambling.
Total Funds$98,393,163
Federal Funds and Grants$44,254,231
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$50,000
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)$29,607,511
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$2,500,000
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$12,096,720
Other Funds$434,903
Agency Funds$434,903
State Funds$53,704,029
State General Funds$53,704,029

756
757

758

$1,558,492,673$149,263,138$14,163,709$29,958,095$47,482,075$40,481,142$12,096,720$5,081,397$25,771,962$23,202,036$2,569,926$1,381,037,863$1,370,782,725$10,255,138$2,419,710$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):786
787

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.

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State Funds$51,867,808

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788
789

790
791

792
793

794
795
796
797
798
799
800
801
802

HB 911

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for a 10% increase for core services for addictive diseases.
Increase funds to equip law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel,
and probation staff with naloxone opioid overdose reversal medication. (CC:Yes;
Utilize $500,000 in Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust funds to equip law
enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, and probation staff withnaloxone opioid overdose reversal medication.)
Increase funds for Hope House to support addiction recovery services.
Amount appropriated in this Act$6,159$6,159$28,475$28,475$1,667,223$1,667,223$0$0$50,000$50,000$53,704,029$98,393,163

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant
developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness,training, and a crisis and access line.
Total Funds$477,946,358
Federal Funds and Grants$50,317,724
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$12,336,582
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$37,981,142
Other Funds$22,660,000
Agency Funds$22,660,000
State Funds$404,968,634
State General Funds$394,713,496
Tobacco Settlement Funds$10,255,138
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

803
804
805
806

807
808
809
810
811

812
813

814
815
816
817

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to annualize the cost of 100 New Options Waiver (NOW) andComprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities.
Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) andComprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities. (CC:Increase funds for 513 additionalslots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver
Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
and provide $150,392 for administrative workload support.)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for a 1% rate increase for intellectual and developmental disability
providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(CC:Increase funds for a 2% rate increase for intellectual and developmental
disability providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services.)
Utilize $500,000 in 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) funds to provide
for a developmental disabilities provider rate study. (CC:Yes)
Increase to provide a 5% increase to non-waiver family support.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and healthaides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Recognize $10,925,195 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized
for services. (CC:Yes)

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State Funds$369,796,897

Total Funds$442,774,621$6,837,913$6,837,913$242,440$242,440$2,344,574$2,344,574

$172

$172

($550,264)($550,264)$3,427$3,427$1,960,937$1,960,937$10,328,856$10,328,856$5,146,002$5,146,002$4,900,000$4,900,000$0$0$667,840$667,840$3,289,840$3,289,840$0$0Friday, April 1, 2022 @ 8:00:08 PM

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818

Amount appropriated in this Act

819
820
821

15.3. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities.
Total Funds$500,000
State Funds$500,000
State General Funds$500,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):822
823

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$500,000$500,000$500,000$500,000

824

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

825
826
827
828
829

15.4. Adult Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants,
mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation,
forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.
Total Funds$132,704,734
Other Funds$26,500
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$26,500
State Funds$132,678,234
State General Funds$132,678,234
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):830
831

State Funds$109,950,872

Total Funds$109,977,372$8,701,626$8,701,626$420,923$420,923$2,936,597$2,936,597$2,500,000$2,500,000$1,175,000$1,175,000$6,993,216$6,993,216$132,678,234$132,704,734

837

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for an additional 20-bed jail-based competency restoration program
pilot.
Increase funds for an additional 15 forensic peer mentors to provide transition andre-entry support services.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and healthaides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

838
839
840
841
842
843
844
845
846

15.5. Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, andresidential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.
Total Funds$541,423,647
Federal Funds and Grants$11,858,953
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)$6,726,178
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$2,070,420
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,062,355
Other Funds$1,090,095
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,090,095
State Funds$528,474,599
State General Funds$528,474,599

832
833

834
835
836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):847
848

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.

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State Funds$444,723,397

Total Funds$457,672,445$44,503,283$44,503,283

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874

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to convert an existing 16-bed crisis stabilization unit in Augusta to a
24-bed and 16 temporary observation chair behavioral health crisis center.
Increase funds for the operational costs of 13 additional crisis stabilization unit
beds at The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital. (CC:Increase funds for theoperational costs of 17 additional crisis stabilization unit beds at The Bradley
Center of St. Francis Hospital.)
Provide funds for a 10% increase for core services for mental health.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs.
(CC:Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
programs.)
Provide funds to allow for Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral
health care management services.
Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support therequirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
Provide funds for a housing network manager to support the Georgia Housing
Voucher program.
Provide funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
database. (CC:No)
Provide funds to establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Oversight Unit
within the department. (CC:No)
Provide funds for co-responder mobile crisis team expansion to five new sites.
(CC:Increase funds for co-responder mobile crisis team expansion to 10 newsites.)
Increase funds for a new 16-bed and 50 temporary observation chair behavioral
health crisis center. (CC:Yes; Utilize funds in Direct Care Support Services tobring 45 state hospital beds at Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta and 47 beds
in other state facilities online by November 15, 2022 to increase bed capacity.)
Provide for five additional community service board caseworkers for five newmental health accountability courts. (CC:Yes)
Provide a 5% salary supplement for 12 employees who work directly with mental
health accountability courts. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds to establish a technical assistance coordination center for mental
health accountability courts. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for additional Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) support staff
to manage the national '988' hotline expansion.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and healthaides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Increase funds for the new 18-bed adult medical psychiatric unit at Grady
Memorial Hospital. (CC:Increase funds for the new 18-bed adult medical
psychiatric unit at Grady Memorial Hospital.)
Provide one-time funds for a behavioral health provider rate study.
Recognize $2,335,605 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized
for core mental health services. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds to issue value-based payments to Community Service Boards basedon specific quality metrics as determined by the Office of Health Strategy and
Coordination. (CC:Increase funds to recognize the transition of two Community
Service Boards (CSB) to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics(CCBHC) model.)Amount appropriated in this Act

875
876
877
878
879
880

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for thesafe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
Total Funds$11,250,499
Federal Funds and Grants$7,928,149
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$50,000
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)$7,878,149
State Funds$3,322,350
State General Funds$3,322,350

849
850

851
852
853
854

855
856
857
858
859
860
861
862
863
864

865
866
867
868
869
870
871
872
873

House Budget and Research Office (101)Page 30 of 168$302,259$302,259$1,232,792$1,232,792($295,078)($295,078)$39,671$39,671$3,792,613$3,792,613$3,117,423$3,117,423$6,139,890$6,139,890$857,867$857,867$2,204,712$2,204,712$1,154,101$1,154,101$3,381,854$3,381,854$144,237$144,237

$0

$0

$0

$0

$897,060$897,060$0$0$281,995$281,995$33,839$33,839$220,050$220,050$1,454,035$1,454,035$3,056,275$3,056,275$6,300,000$6,300,000$932,324$932,324$0$0$4,000,000$4,000,000$528,474,599$541,423,647

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):881
882

State Funds$3,308,135

Total Funds$11,236,284$8,406$8,406$1,536$1,536$4,273$4,273$3,322,350$11,250,499

885

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

886
887
888
889
890

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, andeducation services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental
disabilities.
Total Funds$19,437,425
Federal Funds and Grants$3,285,496
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$3,285,496
State Funds$16,151,929
State General Funds$16,151,929

883
884

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

891
892
893
894

895
896
897
898

899
900
901

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds to Extra Special People (ESP) to expand services.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and healthaides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Provide funds for Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$14,796,552

Total Funds$18,082,048$314,514$314,514$16,460$16,460$73,291$73,291$600,000$600,000$151,112$151,112$200,000$200,000$16,151,929$19,437,425

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services
to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.
Total Funds$7,017,488
State Funds$7,017,488
State General Funds$7,017,488
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

902
903
904
905

906

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,555,857

Total Funds$6,555,857$235,211$235,211$27,872$27,872$198,548$198,548$7,017,488$7,017,488

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
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907
908
909
910
911
912
913
914

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, andresidential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.
Total Funds$65,842,885
Federal Funds and Grants$10,324,515
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)$7,437,531
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$2,886,984
Other Funds$85,000
Agency Funds$85,000
State Funds$55,433,370
State General Funds$55,433,370
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

915
916
917
918

919
920
921

922
923
924
925
926
927
928

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Annualize funds to maintain services for the Georgia Apex Program.
Increase funds for children and teen social and emotional learning.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$49,509,489

Total Funds$59,919,004$91,121$91,121$19,589$19,589$53,171$53,171$5,660,000$5,660,000$100,000$100,000$55,433,370$65,842,885

15.10. Departmental Administration (DBHDD)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health,developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.
Total Funds$39,998,853
Federal Funds and Grants$9,278,613
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$9,278,613
Other Funds$22,133
Agency Funds$22,133
State Funds$30,698,107
State General Funds$30,698,107
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):929
930

State Funds$26,763,918

Total Funds$36,064,664$2,289,113$2,289,113$317,582$317,582$1,216,432$1,216,432($68,897)($68,897)($110,601)($110,601)$28,217$28,217

$520

$520

$261,823$261,823$30,698,107$39,998,853

938

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from$57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly ratefrom $25 to $40.
Increase funds to provide administrative infrastructure necessary to implement theterms of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement, the Georgia Opioid
Abatement Trust funds, and the activities of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation
Fund Advisory (ORRFA) Council.
Amount appropriated in this Act

939

15.11. Direct Care Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.
Total Funds$150,099,145

931
932

933
934
935
936
937

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940
941
942
943
944
945

HB 911Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$1,453,331$1,453,331$146,226,104$146,226,104$2,419,710$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):946
947

State Funds$119,279,365

Total Funds$123,152,406$9,511,611$9,511,611$473,985$473,985$2,726,784$2,726,784$7,789$7,789($12,411)($12,411)$3,000,000$3,000,000$1,679,555$1,679,555$9,559,426$9,559,426$146,226,104$150,099,145

955

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:Provide funds for capital
maintenance and repairs and recognize $2,000,000 provided in HB 910 (2022
Session).)
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and healthaides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Increase funds to bring 92 state hospital beds at Georgia Regional Hospital atAtlanta online by October 1, 2022 to reach full bed capacity. (CC:Increase funds tobring 45 state hospital beds at Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta and 47 beds
in other state facilities online by November 15, 2022 to increase bed capacity.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

956
957
958
959
960

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth,
families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Total Funds$10,346,780
Federal Funds and Grants$9,996,415
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)$9,996,415
State Funds$350,365
State General Funds$350,365

948
949

950
951
952
953
954

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

961
962
963

964

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$339,328

Total Funds$10,335,743$7,675$7,675$3,362$3,362$350,365$10,346,780

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

965
966
967
968
969

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with
developmental disabilities and their families.
Total Funds$2,596,857
Federal Funds and Grants$2,019,042
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,019,042
State Funds$577,815
State General Funds$577,815

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):970
971

State Funds$565,690

Total Funds$2,584,732$6,733$6,733$1,277$1,277$4,115$4,115$577,815$2,596,857

974

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

975
976
977

15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted
sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.
Total Funds$934,839
State Funds$934,839
State General Funds$934,839

972
973

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):978979

State Funds$845,682

Total Funds$845,682$60,406$60,406$2,264$2,264$26,487$26,487$934,839$934,839

982

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

983
984
985
986
987
988
989
990
991

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Transportation Trust Funds

992
993
994
995
996

16.1. Building Construction
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction
standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure
Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government
construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on
Georgia's construction codes.
Total Funds$530,223
Other Funds$232,353
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$232,353
State Funds$297,870
State General Funds$297,870

980
981$283,276,928$169,081,824$169,081,824$14,948,980$150,000$14,798,980$99,246,124$98,894,645$351,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):997

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$262,438

Total Funds$494,791

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998
999
1000

1001

HB 911

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1002
1003 Amount appropriated in this Act$21,368$21,368$2,963$2,963$11,200$11,200($176)($176)$77$77$297,870$530,223

16.2. Coordinated Planning
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet therequirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures forcomprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training andassistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering
mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource
teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation
reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Funds$3,713,351
1004
State Funds$3,713,351
1005
State General Funds$3,713,351
1006
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1007 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1008 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1009
1010

1011

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1012
1013 Amount appropriated in this Act

1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020

State Funds$3,541,949

Total Funds$3,541,949$102,282$102,282$10,293$10,293$59,355$59,355($933)($933)$405$405$3,713,351$3,713,351

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of thedepartment.
Total Funds$7,536,196
Federal Funds and Grants$2,933,711
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,933,711
Other Funds$2,974,724
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,974,724
State Funds$1,627,761
State General Funds$1,627,761
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1021 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1022 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1023
1024

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

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State Funds$1,178,846

Total Funds$7,087,281$278,219$278,219$6,698$6,698$165,921$165,921

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Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1026
1027 Amount appropriated in this Act

1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034

($3,056)($3,056)$1,133$1,133$1,627,761$7,536,196

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs topromote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments,
development authorities, and private entities.
Total Funds$50,116,386
Federal Funds and Grants$47,503,822
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$47,503,822
Other Funds$631,978
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$631,978State Funds$1,980,586
State General Funds$1,980,586
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1035
1036
1037
1038

1039

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1040
1041 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,806,712

Total Funds$49,942,512$97,587$97,587$16,014$16,014$60,814$60,814($956)($956)$415$415$1,980,586$50,116,386

1042
1043
1044
1045
1046

16.5. Homeownership Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing throughrehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderateincome individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering
mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, andoffering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership withprivate providers.
Total Funds$8,118,534
Federal Funds and Grants$2,518,296
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,518,296
Other Funds$5,600,238
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,600,238

1047
1048
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053

16.6. Regional Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistancethrough a statewide network of regional representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants tolocal communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development
projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop
leadership infrastructure across local governments.
Total Funds$1,569,218
Federal Funds and Grants$200,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$200,000
Other Funds$140,752
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$140,752
State Funds$1,228,466
State General Funds$1,228,466
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1054 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$1,121,704

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Total Funds$1,462,456

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HB 9111055 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1056
1057

1058

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1059
1060 Amount appropriated in this Act$56,077$56,077$15,227$15,227$35,776$35,776($562)($562)$244$244$1,228,466$1,569,218

1061
1062
1063
1064
1065

16.7. Rental Housing Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, andmoderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis,
administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues,and providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent
safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.
Total Funds$116,019,277
Federal Funds and Grants$111,873,539
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$111,873,539
Other Funds$4,145,738
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$4,145,738

1066
1067
1068
1069
1070

16.8. Research and Surveys
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial andmanagement data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.
Total Funds$442,304
Other Funds$50,000
Agency Funds$50,000
State Funds$392,304
State General Funds$392,304
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1071
1072
1073

1074

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1075
1076 Amount appropriated in this Act

1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083

State Funds$356,609

Total Funds$406,609$21,576$21,576$14,246$14,246($224)($224)$97$97$392,304$442,304

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants
for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable
housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development andimplementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.
Total Funds$6,733,781
Federal Funds and Grants$3,050,864
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,050,864
Other Funds$451,588
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$451,588
State Funds$3,231,329
State General Funds$3,231,329
16.10. State Community Development Programs

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1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoodsin the development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities forrural Georgia.
Total Funds$3,885,024
Federal Funds and Grants$1,001,592
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,001,592
Other Funds$100,000
Agency Funds$100,000
State Funds$2,783,432
State General Funds$2,783,432
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1091 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1092 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1093
1094

1095
1096
1097

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Recognize funds for food banks in the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank
Program in the Department of Agriculture.
Provide funds for homelessness assistance.

1098
1099 Amount appropriated in this Act

1100
1101
1102
1103
1104

State Funds$2,587,790

Total Funds$3,689,382$160,729$160,729$8,389$8,389$82,255$82,255($1,293)($1,293)

$562

$562

($100,000)($100,000)$45,000$45,000$2,783,432$3,885,024

16.11. State Economic Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments andbusinesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development
and job creation.
Total Funds$14,164,955
Other Funds$476,088
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$476,088
State Funds$13,688,867
State General Funds$13,688,867
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1105 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1106 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1107
1108

1109

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1110
1111 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$13,607,310

Total Funds$14,083,398$52,248$52,248$3,731$3,731$25,808$25,808($406)($406)$176$176$13,688,867$14,164,955

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste,energy, and land conservation projects.
Total Funds$1,569,922
1112
State Funds$1,569,922
1113
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HB 911
State General Funds$1,569,922

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1115 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1116 Provide funds for the Resource Conservation and Development Councils.
1117 Provide funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association to meet additional demands
1118

of state emergency response and resource fulfillment needs.
Provide funds for a safe drinking water program. (CC:Provide funds for safe
drinking water.)

1119 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,179,922

Total Funds$1,179,922$110,000$110,000$250,000$250,000$30,000$30,000$1,569,922$1,569,922

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use
practices by conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report,
and reviewing Development of Regional Impact.
Total Funds$351,479
1120
State Funds$351,479
1121
Transportation Trust Funds$351,479
1122
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1123 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1124 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$330,465

Total Funds$330,465$21,014$21,014$0$0$351,479$351,479

1126

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Dedicate $339,558 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect
FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Dedicate $351,479 in state generalfunds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel
Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).)Amount appropriated in this Act

1127
1128
1129
1130
1131

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.
Total Funds$68,526,278
Other Funds$145,521
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$145,521
State Funds$68,380,757
State General Funds$68,380,757

1125

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1132 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1133 Provide one-time funds for the Border Region Retail Tourism Development
Program pursuant to SB 255 (2021 Session). (CC:No)
Reduce funds.

1134
1135 Amount appropriated in this Act

1136
1137
1138
1139
1140
1141
1142
1143
1144
1145
1146
1147
1148
1149

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Hospital Provider Payment
Nursing Home Provider Fees
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds

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State Funds$73,380,757

Total Funds$73,526,278$0$0($5,000,000)($5,000,000)$68,380,757$68,526,278$18,203,136,291$9,473,345,840$8,972,594,090$474,067,648$26,684,102$221,942,597$77,971,304$139,386,524$4,584,769$4,460,399,657$380,916,567$162,388,579$3,793,032,160$124,062,351
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HB 9111150 Intra-State Government Transfers
Health Insurance Payments
1151
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies
1152

1153
1154
1155
1156
1157
1158
1159
1160
1161
1162
1163

$4,047,448,197$3,766,590,935$280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration (DCH)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental
programs.
Total Funds$500,331,698
Federal Funds and Grants$376,976,734
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$329,743,048
State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)$29,454,740
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$17,778,946
Other Funds$4,284,769
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$4,284,769
State Funds$97,758,610
State General Funds$97,758,610
Intra-State Government Transfers$21,311,585
Health Insurance Payments$21,311,585
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1164 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1165 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1166
1167

1168
1169
1170
1171
1172
1173

1174
1175
1176

1177

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to replace the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS)
with the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation (MEST).
Increase funds for the Enterprise Analytics Solution for Everyone (EASE) data
warehouse.
Provide funds for a study on reimbursement rates for mental health care providers.
(CC:Increase funds for a study on reimbursement rates for mental health careproviders and report findings to the House Appropriations Chair and Senate
Appropriations Chair by December 1, 2022.)
The department shall begin preparation for a repository for tracking, analyzing, andreporting information resulting from complaints received by consumers and state
health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. (CC:Yes)
Eliminate funds for a pilot to reduce Medicaid fraud. (CC:No)
The department shall utilize up to $250,000 to conduct an examination or audit ofpractices by the state’s current Medicaid care management organizations and theircontracted pharmacy benefits managers as it relates to prescription drug benefit
administration and prepare a report of findings to the Chairs of the House
Appropriations and Senate Appropriations Committees. Any contractor assisting
the department shall have experience providing pharmacy claims analysis to a state
Medicaid program as well as experience analyzing effective rate pharmacy claim
reimbursement practices. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$84,698,183

Total Funds$428,299,936$4,064,997$4,064,997$185,700$185,700$759,094$759,094$65$65($1,050)($1,050)$121,886$121,886$6,505,200$65,052,000$424,535$849,070$1,000,000$1,000,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$97,758,610$500,331,698

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicantsas dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, andtaking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.
Total Funds$852,963
1178
State Funds$852,963
1179
State General Funds$852,963
1180
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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HB 9111181 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1182 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1183
1184

1185
1186

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act$791,728$791,728$33,623$33,623$5,285$5,285$22,401$22,401

($74)

($74)

$852,963$852,963

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified
pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking
appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.
Total Funds$825,330
1187
State Funds$825,330
1188
State General Funds$825,330
1189
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1190 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1191 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$730,696

Total Funds$730,696$67,246$67,246$5,871$5,871$21,517$21,517$825,330$825,330

1194

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1195
1196
1197
1198
1199

17.4. Health Care Access and Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for
programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia
through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement,
and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.
Total Funds$18,242,850
Federal Funds and Grants$172,588
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$172,588
State Funds$18,070,262
State General Funds$18,070,262

1192
1193

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1200 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1201 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1202
1203

1204
1205
1206
1207

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Eliminate one-time start-up funding for federally qualified health centers.
Provide funds for two federally qualified health center behavioral health expansion
start-up grants at Coastal Community Health Services and South Central Primary
Care.
Provide funds to expand mental health first aid training to address the need forfront-line workers to identify, de-escalate, and refer persons in crisis.

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State Funds$19,754,076

Total Funds$19,926,664$42,029$42,029$3,671$3,671$21,565$21,565

($79)

($79)

($500,000)($500,000)$500,000$500,000$74,000$74,000

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HB 9111208 Provide funds to expand the RN-Reentry Program.
1209 Increase funds to expand housing capacity across the state for primary care

$200,000$200,000$100,000$100,000

1210
1211

($125,000)($125,000)($2,000,000)($2,000,000)$18,070,262$18,242,850

1212

residents completing rotations in rural areas.
Eliminate one-time funds for a charity clinic.
Reduce funds for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants in anticipation of the new
hospital directed payment program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1213
1214
1215
1216
1217
1218
1219
1220

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health carefacilities.
Total Funds$38,693,744
Federal Funds and Grants$12,005,577
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$6,060,223
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$5,945,354
Other Funds$100,000
Agency Funds$100,000
State Funds$26,588,167
State General Funds$26,588,167
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1221 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1222 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1223
1224

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

1225
1226 Amount appropriated in this Act

1227
1228
1229
1230
1231
1232
1233
1234

State Funds$26,342,918

Total Funds$38,448,495$3,383,799$3,383,799$86,142$86,142$502,541$502,541($3,727,233)($3,727,233)$26,588,167$38,693,744

17.6. Indigent Care Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers,primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.
Total Funds$552,269,739
Federal Funds and Grants$358,801,173
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$358,801,173
Other Funds$142,586,524
Agency Funds$3,200,000
Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities$139,386,524
State Funds$50,882,042
State General Funds$50,882,042
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1235 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1236 Increase funds for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)1237

payments to increase reimbursement rates for private deemed and non-deemedhospitals to offset the cost of uncompensated care and improve financial stabilityof small and rural hospitals.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$35,000,000

Total Funds$505,243,187$15,882,042$47,026,552$50,882,042$552,269,739

17.7. Medicaid- Aged, Blind, and Disabled
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly anddisabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a
specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund createdpursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments fornursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.
Total Funds$6,819,444,454
1238
Federal Funds and Grants$4,310,145,001
1239
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1240
1241
1242
1243
1244
1245
1246
1247
1248
1249
1250

HB 911
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
State Funds
Hospital Provider Payment
Nursing Home Provider Fees
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies$4,307,357,787$2,787,214$62,342,988$62,342,988$2,179,667,833$38,833,042$162,388,579$1,972,254,406$6,191,806$267,288,632$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds$2,106,080,707

Total Funds$6,767,679,303$5,714,858$16,922,884$0$0$45,997,951

$0

1255
1256 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.
1257 Reduce funds to reflect an update to the 2019 RSMeans Index for nursing home

$15,446,619$15,446,619$10,162,671$30,091,557

$0

$0

1258
1259

$2,412,359$7,142,968

$0

$0

1251
1252 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
1253 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the temporary Federal Medical AssistanceAmount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

1254

1260
1261
1262

1263
1264
1265
1266
1267

Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (CC:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

facilities. (CC:No; Reflect in 17.7.11.)
Provide funds for Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
Replace $2,459,805 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees.
(CC:Yes)
Replace $629,534 in hospital provider fees with state general funds. (CC:Yes)
Provide funds for a 10% reimbursement rate increase for long-term acute care
hospitals (LTAC) and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF).
Reduce funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2020 cost reports. (CC:Reduce
funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2020 cost reports to include RSMeans
Index, GLPL, property tax passthrough and property insurance and amend thestate plan to update the cost report every year.)
Provide funds for a 5% reimbursement rate increase for mechanical ventilators.
(CC:Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for mechanical ventilators to$707.54)
Provide funds to increase the reimbursement rate for home and community-based
service providers to offset the cost of fingerprint requirements.
Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increasefor 17 select dental restorative codes.
Recognize appropriations for current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
application that provides a 10% rate increase for home and community-based
service providers, including the Georgia Pediatric Program. (CC:Yes)
Eliminate funds for a one-time hold harmless. (CC:Yes)

1268
1269 Amount appropriated in this Act

1270
1271
1272
1273
1274
1275
1276
1277
1278
1279
1280

$0

$0

$475,603$1,476,110($10,403,794)($30,807,801)$1,696,660$5,024,163$1,903,072$5,906,494$10,114$31,390$171,013$530,767

$0

$0

$0

$0

$2,179,667,833$6,819,444,454

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income
individuals.
Total Funds$5,878,117,647
Federal Funds and Grants$3,970,627,294
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$3,970,627,294
Other Funds$12,328,316
Agency Funds$12,328,316
State Funds$1,881,745,190
Hospital Provider Payment$342,083,525
State General Funds$1,421,791,120
Tobacco Settlement Funds$117,870,545
Intra-State Government Transfers$13,416,847
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies$13,416,847
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1281 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
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State Funds$1,623,446,659

Total Funds$5,226,233,581

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HB 9111282 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (CC:No)1283 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the temporary Federal Medical Assistance
1284
1285
1286
1287
1288
1289
1290

Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (CC:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary Federal Medical
Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.
Increase funds for the implementation of express lane enrollment pursuant to thepassage of HB 163 (2021 Session).
Provide funds to eliminate attestation and reimburse all providers at enhanced rates
for all 108 procedure codes.
Increase funds to provide one year of postpartum coverage effective upon Centers
for Medicaid and Medicare Services approval.
Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of therapeutic services.
Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral healthcare management services.
Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.

1291
1292 Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of donor milk.
1293 Replace $5,545,616 in hospital provider fees with state general funds. (CC:Yes)
1294 Provide funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to provide

$0

$0

$0

$0

$39,547,811$0$1,092,636$0$39,466,982$116,861,298$85,403,385$252,878,481$28,184,166$83,453,005$10,671,871$31,601,631$1,597,739$4,730,887$8,301$24,579$469,138$1,389,112$0$0$4,298,743$13,341,848$247,256$767,399$475,199$1,474,857$698,571$2,168,128$787,277$2,443,442$44,156,830$137,047,889$238,525$740,302$954,101$2,961,208$1,881,745,190$5,878,117,647

1302

Medicaid benefits to individuals with HIV.
Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increasefor 17 select dental restorative codes.
Provide funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to remove thefive-year waiting period for lawful permanent residents.
Provide funds to increase select OB/GYN codes to 2020 Medicare reimbursementlevels.
Provide funds for value-based purchasing.
Increase funds for a pilot program to use assistive technology to support people
with chronic diseases.
Increase funds for a dispensing fee for medications dispensed at independent
pharmacies for recipients enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1303
1304
1305
1306
1307
1308
1309
1310

17.9. PeachCare
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified lowincome Georgia children.
Total Funds$538,054,888
Federal Funds and Grants$444,617,473
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$4,565
State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)$444,612,908
State Funds$93,285,632
State General Funds$93,285,632
Intra-State Government Transfers$151,783
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies$151,783

1295
1296
1297
1298
1299
1300
1301

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1311 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1312 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
1313 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance
1314
1315
1316
1317
1318
1319

Percentage (eFMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (CC:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary Federal Medical
Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.
Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increasefor 17 select dental restorative codes.
Provide funds for value-based purchasing.
Increase funds for a dispensing fee for medications dispensed at independent
pharmacies for recipients enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$76,038,523

Total Funds$474,437,694$12,282,788$51,955,890$0$0$2,388,338$0$10,656$48,237$7,561$34,226$2,324,158$10,521,311$233,608$1,057,530$93,285,632$538,054,888

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state
employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access toproviders; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.
Total Funds$3,745,279,350
1320
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Health Insurance Payments$3,745,279,350$3,745,279,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1323 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1324 Increase funds for a care management pilot for chronic diseases. (CC:Yes)
1325 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$3,745,279,350

$0

$0

$0

$3,745,279,350

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
17.11. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency
programs.
Total Funds$1,478,652
1326
State Funds$1,478,652
1327
State General Funds$1,478,652
1328
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1329 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1330 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1331
1332

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds to implement a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Database.

1333
1334 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,012,131

Total Funds$1,012,131$33,623$33,623$2,549$2,549$30,349$30,349$400,000$400,000$1,478,652$1,478,652

17.12. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia
communities through the support and development of medical education programs.
Total Funds$30,532,048
1335
State Funds$30,532,048
1336
State General Funds$30,532,048
1337
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1338 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1339 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
1340
1341
1342
1343

1344
1345

1346

1347
1348

Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for 136 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (CC:Increase
funds for 199 new residency slots in primary care medicine.)
Provide funds for a pilot program to perform echocardiograms of pregnant andpostpartum women to address maternal mortality. (CC:Reflect in the Departmentof Public Health.)
Provide funds to support a new residency program at Archbold Medical Center.
Provide funds for fellowship positions at Augusta University for gynecologic
oncology, public health-focused medicine, and rural primary care. (CC:Increase
funds for fellowship positions at Augusta University for gynecologic oncology andrural primary care.)Provide one-time funds for a statewide dental workforce assessment to evaluate
current and future needs.
Utilize existing funds ($150,000) and provide funds for Southern Regional Medical
Center for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program. (CC:Yes;
Utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southern Regional Medical Center forcontinued planning and start-up of a new residency program.)
Utilize existing funds ($150,000) and provide funds for Southeast Georgia Health
Systems for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program. (CC:Yes;
Utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southeast Georgia Health Systems forcontinued planning and start-up of a new residency program.)
Provide capitation funds for seven residency slots at Emory University.
Increase funds for Memorial Health Meadows Hospital for planning and start-up of
a new residency fellowship program.

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State Funds$25,087,190

Total Funds$25,087,190$411,342$411,342$3,989,193$3,989,193$0$0$350,000$350,000$250,000$250,000$35,000$35,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

$109,323$109,323$150,000$150,000

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1350

residency program.
Amount appropriated in this Act$150,000$150,000$30,532,048$30,532,048

17.13. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of
Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists througha public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.
Total Funds$31,265,438
1351
State Funds$31,265,438
1352
State General Funds$31,265,438
1353
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1354 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1355 Increase funds for the third year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of
1356
1357

Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.
Utilize existing funds ($500,000) and provide funds to expand the accelerated trackprogram to include forensic pathology. (CC:Eliminate funds for the accelerated
track program for forensic pathology start-up.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$30,707,794

Total Funds$30,707,794$1,073,231$1,073,231($515,587)($515,587)$31,265,438$31,265,438

17.14. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of
Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed
physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.
Total Funds$32,307,713
1358
State Funds$32,307,713
1359
State General Funds$32,307,713
1360
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1361 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1362 Provide funds for the start-up and operating support for the new nursing program at
1363

Morehouse School of Medicine. (CC:No)
Provide funds to support child and adolescent psychology and psychiatricresidency programs. (CC:Increase funds to support child and adolescent
psychiatry and psychiatric residency programs.)
Increase funds for Morehouse School of Medicine clinical campus expansion.

1364
1365 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$28,931,713

Total Funds$28,931,713$0$0$376,000$376,000$3,000,000$3,000,000$32,307,713$32,307,713

17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural
areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
Total Funds$2,215,000
1366
State Funds$2,215,000
1367
State General Funds$2,215,000
1368
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1369
1370

1371

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds for additional loan repayment grants for physicians, physician
assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. (CC:Provide funds for
additional loan repayment grants for physicians, physician assistants, andadvanced practice registered nurses.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,830,000

Total Funds$1,830,000$385,000$385,000$2,215,000$2,215,000

17.16. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and otherneeded physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.
Total Funds$7,195,783
1372
State Funds$7,195,783
1373
State General Funds$7,195,783
1374
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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1376 Provide funds for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia$3,820,783$3,820,783$375,000$375,000

1377$3,000,000$3,000,000$7,195,783$7,195,783

1378

campus to support growth.
Provide one-time funding for equipment and operating grants for nursing programswith wait lists and additional student capacity. (CC:Increase funds for equipment
and operating grants for nursing programs with wait lists and additional student
capacity.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

1379
1380
1381
1382
1383

17.17. Georgia Composite Medical Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's
assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, andauricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate
the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.
Total Funds$2,941,510
Other Funds$300,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$300,000
State Funds$2,641,510
State General Funds$2,641,510
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1384 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1385 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1386
1387

1388

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,365,838

Total Funds$2,665,838$193,331$193,331$13,759$13,759$68,582$68,582$2,641,510$2,941,510

17.18. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the generalpublic by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining tocontrolled substances and dangerous drugs.
Total Funds$3,087,484
1389
State Funds$3,087,484
1390
State General Funds$3,087,484
1391
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1392 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1393 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1394
1395

1396

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for a data management system to track licenses, complaints,
inspections, and investigations.
Provide funds for two additional agents.

1397
1398 Amount appropriated in this Act

1399
1400
1401
1402
1403

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

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State Funds$2,306,184

Total Funds$2,306,184$109,274$109,274$18,417$18,417$88,229$88,229$214,260$214,260$351,120$351,120$3,087,484$3,087,484$192,383,228$1,250,346$1,250,346$233,715$233,715
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State General Funds
1405
1406 Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments
1407

1408
1409
1410
1411
1412

$189,996,820$189,996,820$902,347$902,347

18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Total Funds$10,508,486
Other Funds$1,200
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,200State Funds$10,507,286
State General Funds$10,507,286
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1413 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1414 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1415
1416

1417

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1418
1419 Amount appropriated in this Act

1420
1421
1422
1423
1424
1425
1426
1427
1428

State Funds$9,457,738

Total Funds$9,458,938$588,399$588,399$108,362$108,362$360,476$360,476($6,321)($6,321)($1,368)($1,368)$10,507,286$10,508,486

18.2. Field Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective
and efficient offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for successful
outcomes.
Total Funds$176,067,374
Federal Funds and Grants$1,062,222
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,062,222
Other Funds$122,515
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$122,515
State Funds$174,031,519
State General Funds$174,031,519
Intra-State Government Transfers$851,118
Other Intra-State Government Payments$851,118
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1429 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1430 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1431
1432

1433

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1434
1435 Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.
1436 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$152,117,342

Total Funds$154,153,197$13,931,151$13,931,151$1,609,054$1,609,054$5,552,400$5,552,400($97,357)($97,357)($21,071)($21,071)$940,000$940,000$174,031,519$176,067,374

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders andensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens.
Total Funds$3,859,624
1437
State Funds$3,859,624
1438
State General Funds$3,859,624
1439
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1440
1441
1442
1443

1444

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1445
1446 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$3,525,100

Total Funds$3,525,100$210,143$210,143$27,064$27,064$99,438$99,438($1,744)($1,744)($377)($377)$3,859,624$3,859,624

18.4. Misdemeanor Probation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private
misdemeanor providers through inspection and investigation.
Total Funds$941,454
1447
State Funds$941,454
1448
State General Funds$941,454
1449
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1450 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1451 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1452
1453

1454

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1455
1456 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$831,165

Total Funds$831,165$67,246$67,246$13,208$13,208$30,486$30,486($535)($535)($116)($116)$941,454$941,454

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

1457
1458
1459
1460
1461
1462
1463
1464
1465

18.5. Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs andservices relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family
violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop
standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.
Total Funds$1,006,290
Federal Funds and Grants$188,124
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$188,124
Other Funds$110,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$110,000
State Funds$656,937
State General Funds$656,937
Intra-State Government Transfers$51,229
Other Intra-State Government Payments$51,229

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1466 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1467 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1468
1469

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for the state match to federal funds for domestic violence programs.

1470
1471 Provide funds for the implementation of a murder-suicide support group.
1472 Amount appropriated in this Act

1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479

State Funds$486,510

Total Funds$835,863$38,243$38,243$27,064$27,064$9,469$9,469$64,031$64,031$31,620$31,620$656,937$1,006,290

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$1,295,236,886$170,555$170,555$13,564,603$13,564,603$1,281,501,728$1,281,501,728

19.1. County Jail Subsidy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state
prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.
Total Funds$5,0001480
State Funds$5,0001481
State General Funds$5,0001482
19.2. Departmental Administration (DOC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing
an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.
Total Funds$35,642,347
1483
State Funds$35,642,347
1484
State General Funds$35,642,347
1485
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1486 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1487 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1488
1489

1490
1491
1492
1493

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to
reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

1494 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$32,643,272

Total Funds$32,643,272$1,815,631$1,815,631$275,450$275,450$873,900$873,900

$203

$203

$29,128$29,128($5,324)($5,324)$10,087$10,087$35,642,347$35,642,347

19.3. Detention Centers

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1495
1496
1497
1498
1499

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational
training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require moresecurity or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.
Total Funds$62,249,098
Other Funds$2,453,500
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,453,500
State Funds$59,795,598
State General Funds$59,795,598
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1500 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1501 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1502
1503

1504
1505
1506
1507
1508

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to
reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$50,856,559

Total Funds$53,310,059$5,275,388$5,275,388$370,998$370,998$1,611,257$1,611,257

$77

$77

$53,706$53,706($9,817)($9,817)$1,637,430$1,637,430$59,795,598$62,249,098

19.4. Food and Farm Operations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, andproduce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.
Total Funds$27,693,991
1509
State Funds$27,693,991
1510
State General Funds$27,693,991
1511
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1512
1513

State Funds$27,456,832

Total Funds$27,456,832$126,086$126,086$12,007$12,007$37,523$37,523$1,251$1,251($229)($229)$60,521$60,521$27,693,991$27,693,991

1519

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to
reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1520
1521
1522
1523
1524
1525
1526

19.5. HealthPurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical,
dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.
Total Funds$248,459,319
Federal Funds and Grants$70,555
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$70,555
Other Funds$390,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$390,000
State Funds$247,998,764
State General Funds$247,998,764

1514
1515

1516
1517
1518

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1527 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1528 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1529
1530

1531
1532

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1533
1534 Amount appropriated in this Act

1535
1536
1537
1538
1539

State Funds$247,592,305

Total Funds$248,052,860$224,628$224,628$36,767$36,767$140,849$140,849

$378

$378

$4,695$4,695($858)($858)$247,998,764$248,459,319

19.6. Offender Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide
support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program,
Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jailcoordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.
Total Funds$44,697,376
Other Funds$30,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$30,000
State Funds$44,667,376
State General Funds$44,667,376
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1540 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1541 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1542
1543

1544

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1545
1546 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$43,992,694

Total Funds$44,022,694$495,936$495,936$33,960$33,960$140,947$140,947$4,698$4,698($859)($859)$44,667,376$44,697,376

19.7. Private PrisonsPurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide costeffective prison facilities that ensure public safety.
Total Funds$131,456,593
1547
State Funds$131,456,593
1548
State
GeneralFunds$131,456,593
1549
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1550 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1551 Provide funds for an increase in per diem rates. (CC:Increase per diem rates for a
1552$7,000 increase for correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime
exposure.)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$127,161,280

Total Funds$127,161,280$4,295,313$4,295,313$131,456,593$131,456,593

19.8. State PrisonsPurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious
support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat
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1554
1555
1556
1557
1558
1559

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offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, wellsupervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fireservices and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.
Total Funds$714,193,439
Federal Funds and Grants$100,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$100,000
Other Funds$10,691,103
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$10,691,103
State Funds$703,402,336
State General Funds$703,402,336
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1560 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1561 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1562
1563

1564
1565
1566
1567

1568
1569
1570
1571

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety, andsecurity. (CC:Increase funds for technology projects for promoting offender
health, safety, and security and implement cell phone interdiction technology inevery state facility by December 1, 2022.)
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.
Provide funds for personal services and operating costs to establish regional
offender transportation hubs.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to
reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$571,508,831

Total Funds$582,299,934$44,404,136$44,404,136$3,679,803$3,679,803$15,556,787$15,556,787$1,933$1,933$518,531$518,531($94,784)($94,784)$10,000,000$10,000,000$42,456,560$42,456,560$4,204,407$4,204,407$11,166,132$11,166,132$703,402,336$714,193,439

19.9. Transition Centers
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtainand maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education,
counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.
Total Funds$30,839,723
1572
State Funds$30,839,723
1573
State General Funds$30,839,723
1574
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1575
1576
1577
1578

1579
1580
1581
1582

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to
reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$26,405,418

Total Funds$26,405,418$2,656,201$2,656,201$211,822$211,822$801,389$801,389$26,712$26,712($4,883)($4,883)$743,064$743,064$30,839,723$30,839,723

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1583
1584
1585
1586
1587
1588
1589
1590

Section 20: Defense, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

1591
1592
1593
1594
1595

20.1. Departmental Administration (DOD)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in theState of Georgia.
Total Funds$2,081,547
Federal Funds and Grants$721,107
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$721,107
State Funds$1,360,440
State General Funds$1,360,440$124,220,410$93,371,709$93,371,709$18,735,439$1,650,500$17,084,939$12,113,262$12,113,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1596 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1597 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1598
1599

1600

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1601
1602 Amount appropriated in this Act

1603
1604
1605
1606
1607
1608
1609
1610

State Funds$1,188,886

Total Funds$1,909,993$113,457$113,457$3,500$3,500$49,173$49,173

$639

$639

$4,785$4,785$1,360,440$2,081,547

20.2. Military Readiness
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training ofArmy National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide anorganized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or Governor for a
man-made crisis or natural disaster.
Total Funds$102,072,918
Federal Funds and Grants$77,435,772
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$77,435,772
Other Funds$18,731,561
Agency Funds$1,650,500
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$17,081,061
State Funds$5,905,585
State General Funds$5,905,585
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1611 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1612 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1613
1614

1615
1616

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

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State Funds$5,359,363

Total Funds$101,526,696$262,987$262,987$30,347$30,347$112,708$112,708$1,466$1,466$10,967$10,967

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1618 Amount appropriated in this Act

1619
1620
1621
1622
1623
1624
1625

$127,747$127,747$5,905,585$102,072,918

20.3. Youth Educational Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to
at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.
Total Funds$20,065,945
Federal Funds and Grants$15,214,830
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$15,214,830
Other Funds$3,878Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,878
State Funds$4,847,237
State General Funds$4,847,237
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1626 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1627 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1628
1629

1630

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1631
1632 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$4,356,191

Total Funds$19,574,899$336,993$336,993$16,839$16,839$123,582$123,582$1,607$1,607$12,025$12,025$4,847,237$20,065,945

1633
1634
1635
1636
1637

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
Total Funds
Other Funds
Agency Funds
State Funds
State General Funds

1638
1639
1640
1641
1642

21.1. Departmental Administration (DDS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle
registration, and commercial truck compliance.
Total Funds$10,690,883
Other Funds$500,857
Agency Funds$500,857
State Funds$10,190,026
State General Funds$10,190,026$77,793,735$2,844,121$2,844,121$74,949,614$74,949,614

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1643 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1644 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1645
1646

1647

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1648
1649 Amount appropriated in this Act
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State Funds$9,419,138

Total Funds$9,919,995$428,691$428,691$69,828$69,828$238,151$238,151$33,325$33,325

$893

$893

$10,190,026$10,690,883

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1650
1651
1652
1653
1654

HB 91121.2. License IssuancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driverrecords, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle
safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.
Total Funds$65,651,486
Other Funds$1,827,835
Agency Funds$1,827,835
State Funds$63,823,651
State General Funds$63,823,651
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1655 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1656 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1657
1658

1659
1660
1661

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce one-time funds for a CDL testing pad and carousel in southeast Georgia.
(CC:Maintain funds to complete CDL testing pad construction and for purchase of
equipment.)
Provide funds to maintain voice bot technology in the call center.

1662
1663 Reduce funds to reflect completion of the Georgia I.D. project.
1664 Amount appropriated in this Act

1665
1666
1667
1668
1669

State Funds$56,582,578

Total Funds$58,410,413$5,516,536$5,516,536$203,013$203,013$1,439,673$1,439,673$201,454$201,454$5,397$5,397$0$0$125,000$125,000($250,000)($250,000)$63,823,651$65,651,486

21.3. Regulatory CompliancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs forboth novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party
driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignitioninterlock device providers.
Total Funds$1,451,366
Other Funds$515,429
Agency Funds$515,429
State Funds$935,937
State General Funds$935,937
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1670 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1671 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1672
1673

1674
1675

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1676
1677 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$810,624

Total Funds$1,326,053$72,531$72,531$14,763$14,763$33,078$33,078

$190

$190

$4,628$4,628$123$123$935,937$1,451,366

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of
1678 Total Funds
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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)
1680
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)
1681
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
1682
1683 Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
1684
1685 State Funds
Lottery Funds
1686
State General Funds
1687

1688
1689
1690
1691
1692
1693
1694

$475,649,841$92,749,020$227,164,017$155,736,804$499,500$499,500$462,337,698$400,900,881$61,436,817

22.1. Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; tosupport the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children
with disabilities.
Total Funds$327,996,336
Federal Funds and Grants$266,559,519
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)$92,749,020
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)$169,970,279
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,840,220
State Funds$61,436,817
State General Funds$61,436,817
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1695 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1696 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1697
1698

1699

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds to maximize available Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF)
and reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)
from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program.

1700
1701 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$57,726,235

Total Funds$324,285,754$57,167$57,167$1,210$1,210$3,830$3,830$3,148,375$3,148,375$500,000$500,000$61,436,817$327,996,336

22.2. Nutrition Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served toeligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.
Total Funds$148,000,000
1702
Federal Funds and Grants$148,000,000
1703
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$148,000,000
1704

1705
1706
1707
1708
1709

22.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, andoversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state
and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-yearolds.
Total Funds$401,075,881
Federal Funds and Grants$175,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$175,000
State Funds$400,900,881
Lottery Funds$400,900,881
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1710 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1711 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$382,559,866

Total Funds$382,734,866$623,136$623,136

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
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1717

earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reduce formula funds for training and experience for Pre-K teachers.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers by $2,000.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1718
1719
1720
1721
1722
1723

22.4. Quality Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that
focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia'schildren and families.
Total Funds$61,414,822
Federal Funds and Grants$60,915,322
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)$57,193,738
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,721,584
Other Funds$499,500
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$499,500

1724
1725
1726
1727
1728

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

1713

1714
1715
1716

$45,282,052$659,400$659,400$44,622,652$44,622,652

23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic developmentin Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.
Total Funds$5,336,779
1729
State Funds$5,336,779
1730
State General Funds$5,336,779
1731
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1732
1733
1734
1735

1736

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1737
1738 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$4,971,926

Total Funds$4,971,926$220,032$220,032$37,185$37,185$162,766$162,766($6,790)($6,790)($48,340)($48,340)$5,336,779$5,336,779

23.2. Film, Video, and Music
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business
opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract
film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.
Total Funds$1,116,915
1739
State Funds$1,116,915
1740
State General Funds$1,116,915
1741
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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1742 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1743 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1744
1745

1746
1747

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,015,872

Total Funds$1,015,872$50,434$50,434$9,580$9,580$41,192$41,192($163)($163)$1,116,915$1,116,915

23.3. Georgia Council for the Arts
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the
Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.
Total Funds$579,534
1748
State Funds$579,534
1749
State General Funds$579,534
1750
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1751 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1752 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$525,861

Total Funds$525,861$33,623$33,623$5,590$5,590$14,517$14,517

($57)

($57)

$579,534$579,534

1756

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1757
1758
1759
1760
1761

23.4. Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout thestate with grants for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project
Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.
Total Funds$1,635,756
Federal Funds and Grants$659,400
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$659,400
State Funds$976,356
State General Funds$976,356

1753
1754

1755

23.5. Global Commerce
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing tobusinesses along with being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand
businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign anddomestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for
Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions,foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international
technical and educational assistance to businesses.
Total Funds$10,298,038
1762
State Funds$10,298,038
1763
State General Funds$10,298,038
1764
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1765 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$9,610,402

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1767
1768

1769
1770
1771

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act$378,257$378,257$51,861$51,861$258,433$258,433

$109

$109

($1,024)($1,024)$10,298,038$10,298,038

23.6. International Relations and Trade
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products
and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign
advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical andeducational assistance to businesses.
Total Funds$2,798,164
1772
State Funds$2,798,164
1773
State General Funds$2,798,164
1774
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1775 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1776 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1777
1778

1779
1780

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,645,794

Total Funds$2,645,794$84,057$84,057$10,972$10,972$57,569$57,569($228)($228)$2,798,164$2,798,164

23.7. Rural Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities
and to recruit, retain and expand businesses in rural communities.
Total Funds$954,069
1781
State Funds$954,069
1782
State General Funds$954,069
1783
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1784 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1785 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1786
1787

1788
1789
1790

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for two positions to support the Rivian economic development
project.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$452,995

Total Funds$452,995$27,766$27,766$3,891$3,891$21,251$21,251

($84)

($84)

$448,250$448,250$954,069$954,069

23.8. Small and Minority Business Development
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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority
businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying
potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small
businesses.
Total Funds$1,030,917
1791
State Funds$1,030,917
1792
State General Funds$1,030,917
1793
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1794 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1795 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1796
1797

1798
1799

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$925,255

Total Funds$925,255$58,840$58,840$8,893$8,893$38,080$38,080($151)($151)$1,030,917$1,030,917

23.9. Tourism
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism
opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia
Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market
tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
Total Funds$21,531,880
1800
State
Funds
$21,531,880
1801
State General Funds$21,531,880
1802
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1803 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1804 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,1812

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide one-time funds for the National Infantry Museum.
Provide one-time funds to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public
safety and security expenses associated with hosting the Federation Internationalde Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2024. (CC:Upon selection, provide
one-time funds to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety
and security expenses associated with hosting the Federation International deFootball (FIFA) World Cup in 2026.)
Provide one-time funds for Georgia World Congress Center Authority renovations.
Provide one-time funds for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent
Social Change for facilities improvements and educational exhibits and utilize$270,000 in current funding.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1813
1814
1815
1816
1817

Section 24: Education, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds

1805
1806

1807
1808
1809

1810
1811

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State Funds$10,394,545

Total Funds$10,394,545$420,285$420,285$30,715$30,715$166,744$166,744($660)($660)$2,800,000$2,800,000$250,000$250,000$7,000,000$7,000,000$470,251$470,251$21,531,880$21,531,880$12,825,676,638$2,099,148,714$112,501$2,099,036,213$30,211,020
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1818
1819 State Funds$10,696,316,904
State General Funds$10,696,316,904
1820
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,897.26. In
addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordancewith funds appropriated by this Act.

1821
1822
1823
1824
1825
1826
1827

24.1. Agricultural Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing andfunding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational andleadership opportunities for students.
Total Funds$17,037,081
Federal Funds and Grants$482,773
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$482,773
Other Funds$3,060,587
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,060,587
State Funds$13,493,721
State General Funds$13,493,721
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1828 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1829 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1830
1831

1832
1833
1834

1835
1836
1837
1838
1839

1840

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
(CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by$2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher, Extended
Day/Year, Young Farmer, and Youth Camp programs.
Increase funds for 21 new extended day/year programs.
Transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule.
(CC:Yes)
Provide funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist. (CC:Yes)
Provide funds for a Young Farmer program in Floyd County, and additional funds
to the Young Farmer programs in Banks County, Barrow County, and Pelham
City. (CC:Yes; Provide funds for a Young Farmer program in Floyd County, andadditional funds to the Young Farmer programs in Banks County, Barrow County,
and Pelham City.)
Provide funds for an additional Georgia FFA Association staff member and two
agricultural education support staff. (CC:Increase funds for contracts to the
Georgia FFA Association.)
Increase funds for a greenhouse in Calhoun County.

1841
1842 Amount appropriated in this Act

1843
1844
1845
1846
1847
1848
1849

State Funds$11,746,666

Total Funds$15,290,026$80,035$80,035$6,235$6,235$3,662$3,662$225,821$225,821

$429

$429

$469,033$469,033$253,606$253,606$178,500$178,500$55,734$55,734$144,000$144,000$100,000$100,000$140,000$140,000$90,000$90,000$13,493,721$17,037,081

24.2. Business and Finance Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance,
facilities, and pupil transportation.
Total Funds$17,359,139
Federal Funds and Grants$426,513
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$426,513
Other Funds$9,207,077
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$9,207,077
State Funds$7,725,549
State General Funds$7,725,549

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1850 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1851 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1852
1853

1854
1855

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1856
1857 Amount appropriated in this Act

1858
1859
1860
1861
1862
1863
1864

State Funds$6,899,631

Total Funds$16,533,221$437,566$437,566$71,209$71,209$244,760$244,760

$424

$424

$13,562$13,562$58,397$58,397$7,725,549$17,359,139

24.3. Central OfficePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of
Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.
Total Funds$29,449,048
Federal Funds and Grants$24,472,585
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$24,472,585
Other Funds$487,859
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$487,859
State Funds$4,488,604
State General Funds$4,488,604
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds$4,191,667

Total Funds$29,152,111$159,712$159,712$32,351$32,351$65,568$65,568$38,223$38,223$5,115$5,115$20,968$20,968

Increase funds for the American Association of Adapted Sports program.

$150,000$150,000

Eliminate one-time pilot grants.

($250,000)($250,000)$75,000$75,000$4,488,604$29,449,048

1865 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1866 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1867
1868

1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875

1876
1877
1878
1879
1880

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Increase funds for outdoor learning grants for local school systems.
Amount appropriated in this Act

24.4. Charter Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and toprovide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of thoseentities.
Total Funds$31,616,969
Federal Funds and Grants$23,475,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$23,475,000
State Funds$8,141,969
State General Funds$8,141,969
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1881 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$5,105,609

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1883
1884

1885
1886

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1887
1888 Increase funds for charter facility grants pursuant to HB 430 (2017 Session).
1889 Amount appropriated in this Act$22,554$22,554$4,922$4,922$3,296$3,296

$368

$368

$703

$703

$1,052$1,052$3,003,465$3,003,465$8,141,969$31,616,969

24.5. Communities in Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintaina network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and nationalorganizations to support student success in school and beyond.
Total Funds$1,428,100
1890
State Funds$1,428,100
1891
State General Funds$1,428,100
1892
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1893 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1894 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates.
1895 Amount appropriated in this Act

1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902

State Funds$1,370,976

Total Funds$1,370,976$57,124$57,124$1,428,100$1,428,100

24.6. Curriculum Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum toguide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for
implementing this curriculum.
Total Funds$9,435,869
Federal Funds and Grants$2,745,489
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,745,489
Other Funds$59,232
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$59,232
State Funds$6,631,148
State General Funds$6,631,148
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1903 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1904 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1905
1906

1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds for rural coding grant pilot program to reflect programmatic changes
and recognize a new partnership between the Georgia Tech Research Institute andDepartment of Education on rural coding.
Utilize existing funds to expand the reach of the Dyslexia Pilot Program($1,500,000) and for a dyslexia specialist ($130,000). (CC:Yes)
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State Funds$6,600,153

Total Funds$9,404,874$180,287$180,287$25,670$25,670$35,436$35,436$1,976$1,976$5,628$5,628$21,998$21,998($240,000)($240,000)$0$0$6,631,148$9,435,869

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24.7. Federal Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate
federal funds to school systems.
Total Funds$1,195,922,003
1913
Federal Funds and Grants$1,195,922,003
1914
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,195,922,003
1915
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1916 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1917 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support

State Funds$0

Total Funds$1,195,922,003

$0

$0

$0

$1,195,922,003

1918(GNETS) program to the Federal Programs program to reflect dissolution of statelevel GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

1919
1920
1921
1922
1923

24.8. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational andTherapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages
three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.
Total Funds$65,427,745
Federal Funds and Grants$11,322,802
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$11,322,802
State Funds$54,104,943
State General Funds$54,104,943
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1924 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1925 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1926

1927
1928
1929

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
(CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by$2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline.

1930
1931 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for GNETS grants.
1932 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support

1933

1934

(GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education program, Quality Basic
Education Equalization program, Pupil Transportation program, Regional
Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program, and the School Nurse program toreflect dissolution of state level GNETS program. (CC:No)
The Department of Education is directed to evaluate, in consultation withstakeholders, the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support(GNETS) program to provide strategic statutory recommendations and funding
formula updates to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget andResearch Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by November 1,
2022. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$53,365,930

Total Funds$64,688,732$8,406$8,406$6,441$6,441$59,691$59,691

$174

$174

$1,478,387$1,478,387($3,260,195)($3,260,195)$2,446,109$2,446,109

$0

$0

$0

$0

$54,104,943$65,427,745

24.9. Georgia Virtual School
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course
offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance theirstudies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.
Total Funds$12,393,141
1935
Other Funds$9,516,302
1936
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$9,516,302
1937
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1939

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State Funds
State General Funds$2,876,839$2,876,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1940 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1941 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$2,594,150

Total Funds$12,110,452$235,287$235,287$33,409$33,409$13,993$13,993$2,876,839$12,393,141

1944

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

1945
1946
1947
1948
1949

24.10. Information Technology Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department,
provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, andsupport technology programs that assist local school systems.
Total Funds$20,751,335
Federal Funds and Grants$409,267
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$409,267
State Funds$20,342,068
State General Funds$20,342,068

1942
1943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1950 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1951 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
1952
1953

1954
1955

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

1956
1957 Provide one-time funding for an E-rate match for Meriwether County. (CC:No)
1958 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$19,143,455

Total Funds$19,552,722$624,865$624,865$130,307$130,307$356,140$356,140$1,818$1,818$16,351$16,351$69,132$69,132$0$0$20,342,068$20,751,335

24.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in
residential education facilities and sparsity grants.
Total Funds$16,475,266
1959
State Funds$16,475,266
1960
State General Funds$16,475,266
1961
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1962
1963
1964
1965
1966

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. (CC:Reduce
formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment increase (($11,455)) andadjust salary factor to provide parity with QBE ($491,149).)

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State Funds$14,763,532

Total Funds$14,763,532$8,406$8,406$1,635$1,635$19,337$19,337$479,694$479,694

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1967 Increase formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance.
1968 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for$931,194$931,194$353,615$353,615

1969$268,285$268,285$200,000$200,000($460,797)($460,797)($89,635)($89,635)$16,475,266$16,475,266

1970

certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022,
for Sparsity Grants. (CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachersand employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Sparsity Grants, for a
total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022,
for Residential Treatment Facilities. (CC:Provide funds to increase salaries forcertified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for
Residential Treatment Facilities, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants to include the fifth grade. (CC:Increase
funds for feminine hygiene grants to include the fifth grade.)
Reduce funds to reflect the closure of a residential treatment facility.

1971
1972 Reduce funds to update to licensed capacity at a residential treatment facility.
1973 Amount appropriated in this Act

1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980

24.12. Nutrition
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, andresources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being andperformance at school and comply with federal standards.
Total Funds$788,988,033
Federal Funds and Grants$757,469,531
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$757,469,531
Other Funds$184,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$184,000
State Funds$31,334,502
State General Funds$31,334,502
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1981
1982 Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase.
1983 Increase funds for school nutrition. (CC:Increase funds for school nutrition to
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

1984

reflect inflationary pressure on the cost of food.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$29,518,235

Total Funds$787,171,766$1,104,239$1,104,239$712,028$712,028$31,334,502$788,988,033

24.13. Preschool Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and fouryear-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.
Total Funds$37,994,205
1985
State Funds$37,994,205
1986
State General Funds$37,994,205
1987
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):1988 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
1989 Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
1990
1991

contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds based on formula earnings. (CC:Reduce funds based on formulaearnings to reflect a decline in students and teachers.)
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
(CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by$2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants.

1992
1993 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$36,069,990

Total Funds$36,069,990$40,681$40,681($717,655)($717,655)$918,985$918,985$1,682,204$1,682,204$37,994,205$37,994,205

24.14. Pupil Transportation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide
safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.
Total Funds$142,760,526
1994
State Funds$142,760,526
1995
State General Funds$142,760,526
1996
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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

1997
1998
1999
2000
2001

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$136,541,242

Total Funds$136,541,242

Increase funds for transportation grants based on formula growth.

$1,469,703$1,469,703

Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase.
Transfer funds from the Georgia Network or Educational and Therapeutic Support(GNETS) program to the Pupil Transportation program to reflect dissolution ofstate level GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act$4,749,581$4,749,581$0$0$142,760,526$142,760,526

24.15. Quality Basic Education Equalization
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school
systems ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.
Total Funds$633,783,028
2002
State Funds$633,783,028
2003
State General Funds$633,783,028
2004
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2005 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2006 Decrease formula funds for Equalization grants.
2007 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network or Educational and Therapeutic Support
2008(GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education Equalization program to reflectdissolution of state level GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$797,971,105

Total Funds$797,971,105($164,188,077)($164,188,077)$0$0$633,783,028$633,783,028

24.16. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic
Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.
Total Funds($2,312,940,047)
2009
State Funds($2,312,940,047)
2010
State General Funds($2,312,940,047)
2011
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):20122013 Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.
2014 Adjust formula funds for Local Five Mill Share to reflect inclusion of Georgia
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

2015

Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) FTEs in Quality Basic
Education funding formula. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds($2,170,763,422)

Total Funds($2,170,763,422)($142,176,625)($142,176,625)$0$0($2,312,940,047)($2,312,940,047)

24.17. Quality Basic Education Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on fulltime equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2161.
Total Funds$11,881,866,123
2016
State
Funds
$11,881,866,123
2017
State General Funds$11,881,866,123
2018
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2019 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2020 Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027

contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

State Funds$11,160,156,077

Total Funds$11,160,156,077$13,058,207$13,058,207$27,239,480$27,239,480$38,613$38,613

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education.

$382,696,501$382,696,501

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
Increase funds for grants for state special charter schools per SB 153 (2021
Session).
Increase formula funds for the local charter school grant per SB 59 (2021 Session).
Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly-certified math and scienceteachers.

$43,533,813$43,533,813$3,042,793$3,042,793$2,904,365$2,904,365($4,807)($4,807)

Increase formula funds for the charter system grant.

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2029
2030
2031

2032
2033
2034

to the school nurse formula in the School Nurse program.)
Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship. (CC:Yes; Realize savings fromprogram attrition in the Special Needs Scholarship to fund additional growth.)
Increase funds for special education in state institutions. (CC:Reflect adjustment inausterity restoration.)
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
(CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by$2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Transfer funds for school nurses from the Quality Basic Education program tocreate the School Nurse program.
Transfer funds from the Georgia Network or Educational and Therapeutic Support(GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education program to reflect dissolution ofstate level GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$287,135,340$287,135,340($37,934,259)($37,934,259)$0$0$11,881,866,123$11,881,866,123

24.18. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service
Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational
programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development,
technology training, and other shared services.
Total Funds$15,127,145
2035
State Funds$15,127,145
2036
State General Funds$15,127,145
2037
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2038 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2039 Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined

State Funds$13,995,646

Total Funds$13,995,646$6,120$6,120contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for RESAs based on enrollment growth.

$222,302$222,302

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to RESAs.

$433,006$433,006

Restore funds for mental health contractual services.

$160,000$160,000$310,071$310,071

$0

$0

2045

Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for certified staff.
Transfer funds from the Georgia Network or Educational and Therapeutic Support(GNETS) program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program
to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act$15,127,145$15,127,145

2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2051
2052

24.19. School Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources,
teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local
educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve
graduation rates and overall student achievement.
Total Funds$17,381,308
Federal Funds and Grants$6,886,251
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$6,886,251
Other Funds$16,050
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$16,050
State Funds$10,479,007
State General Funds$10,479,007

2040
2041
2042
2043
2044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2053 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2054 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2055
2056

2057

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

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State Funds$9,837,451

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Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2059
2060 Amount appropriated in this Act$9,134$9,134$14,650$14,650$10,479,007$17,381,308

24.20. School Nurse
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide healthprocedures for students at school.
Total Funds$39,727,024
2061
State Funds$39,727,024
2062
State General Funds$39,727,024
2063
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2064 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2065 Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
2066 Transfer funds for school nurses from the Quality Basic Education program to
2067
2068
2069

create the School Nurse program.
Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for school nurses.
Transfer funds from the Georgia Network or Educational and Therapeutic Support(GNETS) program to the School Nurse program to reflect dissolution of state level
GNETS program. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds
$0

$0

$0

$37,934,259$37,934,259$1,792,765$1,792,765$0$0$39,727,024$39,727,024

24.21. State Charter School Commission Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charterschools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further
ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported
throughout the state in an efficient manner.
Total Funds$6,449,282
2070
Other Funds$6,449,282
2071
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,449,282
2072

2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080

24.22. State Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students
to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic,
vocational, and social development.
Total Funds$37,801,887
Federal Funds and Grants$1,146,556
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)$112,501
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,034,055
Other Funds$540,631
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$540,631
State Funds$36,114,700
State General Funds$36,114,700
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2081 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2082 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2083
2084

2085
2086
2087
2088

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
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State Funds$31,290,788

Total Funds$32,977,975$1,159,633$1,159,633$293,144$293,144$564,743$564,743$11,664$11,664$53,096$53,096$2,087$2,087$401,503$401,503

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Increase formula funds for training and experience.

2089
2090 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for state schools.
2091 Provide funds for major repairs and renovations.
2092 Amount appropriated in this Act

2093
2094
2095
2096
2097
2098
2099

$138,042$138,042$200,000$200,000$2,000,000$2,000,000$36,114,700$37,801,887

24.23. Technology/Career Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical,
and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.
Total Funds$71,552,518
Federal Funds and Grants$50,655,460
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$50,655,460
Other Funds$690,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$690,000
State Funds$20,207,058
State General Funds$20,207,058
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2100 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2101 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$18,637,394

Total Funds$69,982,854$96,873$96,873$8,128$8,128$32,639$32,639$30,939$30,939$3,116$3,116$11,519$11,519$1,103,990$1,103,990$282,460$282,460$20,207,058$71,552,518

2109

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
(CC:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by$2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salaryschedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational
Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2110
2111
2112
2113
2114

24.24. Testing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment programand provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.
Total Funds$46,337,964
Federal Funds and Grants$23,734,484
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$23,734,484
State Funds$22,603,480
State General Funds$22,603,480

2102
2103

2104
2105
2106
2107

2108

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2115
2116
2117
2118

2119

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

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State Funds$22,372,983

Total Funds$46,107,467$160,809$160,809$15,736$15,736$28,417$28,417$2,055$2,055

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Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2121
2122 Amount appropriated in this Act$4,629$4,629$18,851$18,851$22,603,480$46,337,964

24.25. Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private
residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a
multi-disabled student.
Total Funds$1,551,946
2123
State Funds$1,551,946
2124
State General Funds$1,551,946
2125
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2126 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2127 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction.
2128 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,489,868

Total Funds$1,489,868$62,078$62,078$1,551,946$1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
2129 Total Funds$66,495,211
2130 Other Funds$28,454,823
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$28,454,823
2131
2132 State Funds$38,040,388
State General Funds$38,040,388
2133
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees'
Retirement System shall not exceed 31.01% for New Plan employees and 26.26% for Old Plan
employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 27.47% for thepension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of thebenefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School
Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $926.09 per member for State Fiscal Year 2023.
25.1. Deferred Compensation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in thedeferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for
their retirement planning.
Total Funds$5,044,194
2134
Other Funds$5,044,194
2135
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,044,1942136
25.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits formembers of the Georgia National Guard.
Total Funds$2,840,988
2137
State Funds$2,840,988
2138
State General Funds$2,840,988
2139
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2140 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2141 Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordanceState Funds$2,697,265

Total Funds$2,697,265$143,723$143,723$2,840,988$2,840,988

with the most recent actuarial report.

2142 Amount appropriated in this Act

25.3. Public School Employees Retirement System
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions,ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement
benefits.
Total Funds$35,182,0002143
State Funds$35,182,0002144
State General Funds$35,182,000
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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2146 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2147 Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance2148

with the most recent actuarial report.
Provide funds for an increase in the PSERS multiplier from $15.75 per year ofservice to $16.00 per year of service.

2149 Amount appropriated in this Act

2150
2151
2152
2153
2154

State Funds$32,491,000

Total Funds$32,491,000$1,278,000$1,278,000$1,413,000$1,413,000$35,182,000$35,182,000

25.4. System Administration (ERS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest
the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.
Total Funds$23,428,029
Other Funds$23,410,629
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$23,410,629
State Funds$17,400
State General Funds$17,400
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2155
2156 Eliminate funds for one-time funding provided to initiate HB 664 (2020 Session).
2157 Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate to the Employees' Retirement
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

System to prefund a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the 401(k)match for GSEPS members, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave
for retiring employees. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for HB 780 (2022 Session) as required by the actuary.

2158
2159 Increase funds for HB 824 (2022 Session) as required by the actuary. (CC:Yes)
2160 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$36,400

Total Funds$23,447,029($26,000)($26,000)$0$0$7,000$7,000$0$0$17,400$23,428,029

2161
2162
2163
2164
2165
2166
2167
2168
2169
2170

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

2171
2172
2173
2174
2175
2176
2177

26.1. Commission Administration (SFC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing,accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight thatemphasizes customer values and process innovation.
Total Funds$4,970,454
Federal Funds and Grants$123,800
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$123,800
Other Funds$507,780
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$507,780
State Funds$4,338,874
State General Funds$4,338,874$59,160,636$6,986,349$6,986,349$9,427,187$428,645$8,998,542$42,697,100$42,697,100$50,000$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2178 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2179 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,2180

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

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State Funds$3,702,548

Total Funds$4,334,128$292,350$292,350$40,035$40,035

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2182
2183
2184

to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Complete staffing efficiency evaluation recommended in Forest Protection audit todetermine opportunities for efficiency and areas for savings. (CC:Provide funds for
one position to address strategic initiatives included in the Forest Protection
Audit.)
Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

2185
2186 Amount appropriated in this Act

2187
2188
2189
2190
2191
2192
2193
2194
2195
2196

$136,583$136,583($5,283)($5,283)

$170

$170

$164,570$164,570$7,901$7,901$4,338,874$4,970,454

26.2. Forest Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect andanalyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; tostudy forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate
private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist
communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements;
to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new
emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide
logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.
Total Funds$8,885,597
Federal Funds and Grants$3,682,151
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,682,151
Other Funds$1,089,732
Agency Funds$428,645
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$661,087
State Funds$4,063,714
State General Funds$4,063,714
Intra-State Government Transfers$50,000
Other Intra-State Government Payments$50,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2197
2198
2199
2200

2201

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2202
2203 Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.
2204 Amount appropriated in this Act

2205
2206
2207
2208
2209

State Funds$3,490,829

Total Funds$8,312,712$355,057$355,057$56,229$56,229$149,993$149,993($5,801)($5,801)

$187

$187

$17,220$17,220$4,063,714$8,885,597

26.3. Forest Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response andsuppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels;
to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire
arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative
agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide
assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers;
and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.
Total Funds$44,097,505
Federal Funds and Grants$3,046,681
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,046,681
Other Funds$6,756,312
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,756,312

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State Funds
State General Funds$34,294,512$34,294,512

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2212 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2213 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2214
2215

2216
2217
2218

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for operational expenses shifted to one-time federal grant forrecovery from Hurricane Michael in FY 2021. (CC:Provide funds for operational
expenses shifted to one-time federal grants for recovery from Hurricane Michael
and U.S. Forest Service State Fire Assistance grants in FY 2021.)
Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

2219
2220 Provide funds for new ranger career ladder. (CC:No)
2221 Amount appropriated in this Act

2222
2223
2224
2225
2226

2227
2228
2229
2230
2231
2232
2233
2234

State Funds$28,575,802

Total Funds$38,378,795$3,266,035$3,266,035$278,781$278,781$1,076,605$1,076,605($41,636)($41,636)$1,340$1,340$1,045,206$1,045,206$92,379$92,379$0$0$34,294,512$44,097,505

26.4. Tree Seedling Nursery
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest
tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.
Total Funds$1,207,080
Federal Funds and Grants$133,717
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$133,717
Other Funds$1,073,363
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,073,363

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Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

$87,898,398$30,552,612$753,430$29,799,182$1,607,856$1,607,856$55,737,930$55,737,930

27.1. Governor's Emergency Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters
create extraordinary demands on government.
Total Funds$11,062,041
2235
State Funds$11,062,041
2236
State General Funds$11,062,041
2237
27.2. Governor's OfficePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to:
granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of
institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be$60,000.
Total Funds$6,629,466
2238
State Funds$6,629,466
2239
State General Funds$6,629,466
2240
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2242 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2243
2244

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

2245 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,130,645

Total Funds$6,130,645$254,272$254,272$45,352$45,352$199,197$199,197$6,629,466$6,629,466

27.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services byleading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs,
and policies.
Total Funds$10,479,227
2246
State Funds$10,479,227
2247
State General Funds$10,479,227
2248
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2249 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2250 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$10,690,538

Total Funds$10,690,538$403,474$403,474$69,506$69,506$248,461$248,461

$235

$235

$57,769$57,769$46,058$46,058($1,036,814)($1,036,814)$10,479,227$10,479,227

2257

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to the Office of
Health Strategy and Coordination.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2258
2259
2260
2261
2262

27.4. Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy
between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system;and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality healthcare.
Total Funds$1,962,900
Other Funds$800,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$800,000
State Funds$1,162,900
State General Funds$1,162,900

2251
2252

2253
2254
2255
2256

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2263 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2264 Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
2265 Transfer funds from the Office of Planning and Budget to create a new program for
2266
2267
2268
2269

greater transparency.
Recognize funds to continue the implementation of the All-Payer Claims Database.
Provide funds for one analyst to coordinate the collection and reporting of nursing
and hospital data.
Utilize existing funds to create and maintain a publicly-available annual consumer
report of consolidated hospital financing data pursuant to HB 186 (2019 Session).
(CC:Yes)
Increase funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
database. (CC:No)

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State Funds$0

Total Funds
$0

$0

$0

$1,036,814$1,036,814$0$800,000$126,086$126,086

$0

$0

$0

$0

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2271

within the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act$0$0$1,162,900$1,962,900

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

2272
2273
2274
2275
2276

27.5. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act
of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any
individual.
Total Funds$1,316,401
Federal Funds and Grants$31,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$31,000
State Funds$1,285,401
State General Funds$1,285,401
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2277
2278

State Funds$870,847

Total Funds$901,847$126,086$126,086$7,280$7,280$32,014$32,014$63,179$63,179$185,995$185,995$1,285,401$1,316,401

2283

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for two investigators and one intake officer in the Fair Housing
Division.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2284
2285
2286
2287
2288
2289
2290

27.6. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting
local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state
resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's
point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Total Funds$34,265,613
Federal Funds and Grants$29,703,182
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$29,703,182
Other Funds$807,856
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$807,856
State Funds$3,754,575
State General Funds$3,754,575

2279
2280

2281
2282

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2291 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2292 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2293
2294

2295
2296
2297

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to finalize the career retention plan. (CC:Yes; Increase funds forcareer retention.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$2,706,861

Total Funds$33,217,899$198,403$198,403$28,670$28,670$109,148$109,148$6,652$6,652$704,841$704,841$3,754,575$34,265,613

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2298
2299
2300
2301
2302
2303

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27.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, andrecruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation,
performance, and ethics.
Total Funds$8,931,868
Federal Funds and Grants$818,430
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)$753,430
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$65,000
State Funds$8,113,438
State General Funds$8,113,438
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2304 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2305 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2306
2307

2308
2309
2310
2311

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for two positions for Troops to Teachers. (CC:Provide funds for two
positions specializing in technical assistance to military personnel, veterans, andtheir spouses transitioning into teaching.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$7,065,968

Total Funds$7,884,398$523,462$523,462$84,243$84,243$253,614$253,614

$322

$322

$3,212$3,212$182,617$182,617$8,113,438$8,931,868

27.8. Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, andreporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of thestate's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget
efforts.
Total Funds$5,911,992
2312
State
Funds
$5,911,992
2313
State General Funds$5,911,992
2314
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2315 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2316 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2317
2318

2319
2320
2321
2322
2323
2324
2325

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for Growing Readers ($1,600,000); GA Awards ($1,803,000);
research and academic audits ($900,175); and personal services and operating
expenses ($1,485,289). (CC:Yes)
Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to theGovernor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide
for greater transparency.
Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to theGovernor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership
Academy to provide for greater transparency.
Reflect a new purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds to establish quality incentive payments for schools that demonstrate"Beat the Odds" and/or content mastery of third grade reading targets. (CC:Yes;

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State Funds$9,029,925

Total Funds$9,029,925$199,681$199,681$53,385$53,385$177,828$177,828

$830

$830

$23,872$23,872$0$0($1,629,278)($1,629,278)($1,944,251)($1,944,251)

$0

$0

$0

$0

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HB 911Develop a program to incentivize local school systems to invest in third grade
reading level mastery.)Amount appropriated in this Act$5,911,992$5,911,992

27.9. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer programof challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school
year.
Total Funds$1,629,278
2327
State Funds$1,629,278
2328
State General Funds$1,629,278
2329
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2330 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2331 Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
2332 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to theState Funds$0

Total Funds
$0

$0

$0

$1,629,278$1,629,278$1,629,278$1,629,278

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide
for greater transparency.

2333 Amount appropriated in this Act

27.10. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadershippreparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.
Total Funds$2,533,251
2334
State Funds$2,533,251
2335
State General Funds$2,533,2512336
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds$0

Total Funds$02337
2338 Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
2339 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the$0$0$1,944,251$1,944,251

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership
Academy to provide for greater transparency.
Increase funds to maintain current participation levels.

$589,000$589,000$2,533,251$2,533,251

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

2340
2341 Amount appropriated in this Act

27.11. Office of the Child Advocate
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons,organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.
Total Funds$1,399,763
2342
State Funds$1,399,763
2343
State General Funds$1,399,763
2344
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2345
2346
2347
2348

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds for two investigators and operating expenses to expand capacity.

2349
2350 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$943,892

Total Funds$943,892$42,029$42,029$5,078$5,078$27,979$27,979$380,785$380,785$1,399,763$1,399,763

27.12. Office of the State Inspector General
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity instate government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
Total Funds$1,776,598
2351
State Funds$1,776,598
2352
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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2354 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2355 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2356
2357

2358

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Eliminate one-time funds for vehicle purchase.

2359
2360 Eliminate one-time funds for IT purchase.
2361 Increase funds for costs associated with POST Certification in accordance with HB
2362

2363
2364
2365
2366
2367
2368
2369
2370
2371
2372
2373
2374
2375
2376
2377
2378
2379
2380
2381

960 (2022 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,390,477

Total Funds$1,390,477$92,463$92,463$10,833$10,833$52,681$52,681($1,876)($1,876)($27,788)($27,788)($11,500)($11,500)$271,308$271,308$1,776,598$1,776,598

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
Total Funds$2,015,181,687
Federal Funds and Grants$1,066,499,726
Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)$16,319,925
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$92,141,472
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)$56,325,377
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$85,778,728
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$12,032,326
TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$1,423,968
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$299,370,236
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$503,107,694
Other Funds$28,113,734
Agency Funds$3,400,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$24,713,734
State Funds$920,040,060
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
$110,586
State Children's Trust Funds$1,100,533
State General Funds$918,828,941
Intra-State Government Transfers$528,167
Other Intra-State Government Payments$528,167
All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of
66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and notfrom the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of needshall apply:
For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is$155.
For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is$235.
For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is$280.
For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is$330.
For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is$378.
For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is$410.
For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is$444.
For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is$470.
For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is$496.

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For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is$530.
For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is$568.
Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on thesemaximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients whoare enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

2382
2383
2384
2385
2386
2387

28.1. Adoptions Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement ofchildren by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.
Total Funds$117,789,064
Federal Funds and Grants$74,638,883
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$9,121,401
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$65,517,482
State Funds$43,150,181
State General Funds$43,150,181
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2388 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2389 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$41,783,695

Total Funds$117,068,778$439,354$439,354$29,783$29,783$250,562$250,562

$587

$587

$646,200$0$43,150,181$117,789,064

2394

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2395
2396
2397
2398
2399
2400
2401

28.2. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs
and support child victims of abuse.
Total Funds$9,695,590
Federal Funds and Grants$7,066,944
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$2,966,090
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$4,100,854
State Funds$2,628,646
State Children's Trust Funds$1,100,533
State General Funds$1,528,113

2390
2391

2392
2393

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2402
2403
2404
2405

2406
2407

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Dedicate $1,100,533 in state general funds as Children's Trust Fund to reflect FY
2021 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021
Session). (CC:Yes)
Provide funds for services to at-risk girls.

2408
2409 Amount appropriated in this Act
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State Funds$2,270,583

Total Funds$9,337,527$67,679$67,679$10,490$10,490$29,799$29,799

$95

$95

$0

$0

$250,000$250,000$2,628,646$9,695,590

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2410
2411
2412
2413
2414
2415
2416
2417
2418

HB 91128.3. Child Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of
paying financial support.
Total Funds$124,745,175
Federal Funds and Grants$89,275,285
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$89,275,285
Other Funds$3,400,000
Agency Funds$3,400,000
State Funds$31,674,130
State General Funds$31,674,130
Intra-State Government Transfers$395,760
Other Intra-State Government Payments$395,760
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2419 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2420 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2421
2422

2423
2424
2425
2426

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly ratefrom $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal
hourly rate from $25 to $40.

2427 Amount appropriated in this Act

2428
2429
2430
2431
2432
2433
2434
2435
2436
2437
2438
2439

State Funds$26,258,537

Total Funds$119,329,582$3,591,173$3,591,173$161,458$161,458$556,057$556,057$66$66$3,012$3,012$1,059,674$1,059,674$44,153$44,153$31,674,130$124,745,175

28.4. Child Welfare Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment,
and neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.
Total Funds$426,977,358
Federal Funds and Grants$203,465,900
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$42,271,459
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$216,709
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$2,802,444
TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$1,423,968
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$127,287,873
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$29,463,447
State Funds$223,379,051
State General Funds$223,379,051
Intra-State Government Transfers$132,407
Other Intra-State Government Payments$132,407
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2440 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2441 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2442
2443

2444

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.

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State Funds$195,288,974

Total Funds$398,887,281$13,584,309$13,584,309$271,462$271,462$4,688,795$4,688,795$38,100$38,100

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2446 Provide funds for a community action team pilot program to address children who

are in, or are at risk of entering, foster care. (CC:Provide funds for two community
action team pilot programs to address children who are in, or are at risk ofentering, foster care.)Provide funds for an autism recognition pilot program in Region 12.

$5,433$5,433$1,500,000$1,500,000

2447
2448 Provide funds for autism respite care.
2449 Increase funds to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to enhance$451,978$451,978$1,000,000$1,000,000$200,000$200,000

2450$6,000,000$6,000,000$250,000$250,000$100,000$100,000$223,379,051$426,977,358

2451

statewide capacity.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from$57.50 to $77.50 per hour. (CC:Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys
general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour by case based on
dependency case backlog less than 180 days as certified by the executive directorof the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the commissioner of the Departmentof Human Services.)
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly ratefrom $25 to $40. (CC:Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general(SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40 by case based on dependency casebacklog less than 180 days as certified by the executive director of the Council ofJuvenile Court Judges and the commissioner of the Department of Human
Services.)
Increase funds for contracts for vocational training services.

2452
2453 Amount appropriated in this Act

28.5. Community Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies
to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.
Total Funds$16,110,1372454
Federal Funds and Grants$16,110,1372455
Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)$16,110,137
2456

2457
2458
2459
2460
2461
2462
2463
2464
2465
2466
2467
2468

28.6. Departmental Administration (DHS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions
and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.
Total Funds$124,636,794
Federal Funds and Grants$49,326,554
Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)$165,444
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$6,549,809
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)$570,033
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$6,565,808
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$3,853,040
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$31,622,420
Other Funds$13,580,052
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$13,580,052
State Funds$61,730,188
State General Funds$61,730,188
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2469 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2470 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2471
2472

2473
2474
2475
2476
2477

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary Federal Medical
Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.
Transfer $4,120,000 for Alzheimer's services from Departmental Administration to
Elder Community Living Services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$60,625,706

Total Funds$123,532,312$3,964,348$3,964,348$516,708$516,708$1,907,454$1,907,454

$807

$807

($1,171,894)($1,171,894)$7,059$7,059($4,120,000)($4,120,000)$61,730,188$124,636,794

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2478
2479
2480
2481
2482
2483

HB 91128.7. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse,
exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.
Total Funds$30,702,142
Federal Funds and Grants$3,868,926
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$2,279,539
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,589,387
State Funds$26,833,216
State General Funds$26,833,216
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2484 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2485 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$23,630,983

Total Funds$27,499,909$2,264,609$2,264,609$186,163$186,163$737,383$737,383$88$88$2,664$2,664$10,873$10,873

$453

$453

$26,833,216$30,702,142

2492

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from$57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly ratefrom $25 to $40.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2493
2494
2495
2496
2497
2498

28.8. Elder Community Living Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level ofcare the option of remaining in their own communities.
Total Funds$82,922,668
Federal Funds and Grants$37,318,008
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)$6,950,343
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$30,367,665
State Funds$45,604,660
State General Funds$45,604,660

2486
2487

2488
2489
2490
2491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2499
2500
2501
2502

2503
2504
2505

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to create the dementia care specialist program for statewide
screenings.
Transfer $4,120,000 for Alzheimer's services from Departmental Administration to
Elder Community Living Services and increase funds by $3,000,000 for statewide
service expansion.
Provide funds for non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS).

2506
2507 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$33,089,791

Total Funds$70,407,799$95,145$95,145$7,569$7,569$39,189$39,189

$234

$234

$1,253,040$1,253,040$7,120,000$7,120,000$3,999,692$3,999,692$45,604,660$82,922,668

28.9. Energy Assistance
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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their
immediate home energy needs.
Total Funds$55,320,027
2508
Federal Funds and Grants$55,320,027
2509
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)$55,320,027
2510

2511
2512
2513
2514
2515
2516
2517
2518
2519
2520
2521
2522

28.10. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for
Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Total Funds$333,944,601
Federal Funds and Grants$202,351,831
Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)$44,344
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$7,893,411
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)$435,317
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$77,659,246
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$28,807,868
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$87,511,645
Other Funds$641,750
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$641,750
State Funds$130,951,020
State General Funds$130,951,020
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2523 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2524 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2525
2526

2527
2528

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2529
2530 Amount appropriated in this Act

2531
2532
2533
2534
2535
2536
2537

State Funds$117,030,156

Total Funds$320,023,737$10,577,401$10,577,401$121,896$121,896$3,642,112$3,642,112

$90

$90

$30,346$30,346($450,981)($450,981)$130,951,020$333,944,601

28.11. Out-of-Home Care
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes forchildren removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.
Total Funds$408,565,423
Federal Funds and Grants$96,212,792
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$34,857,943
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$61,186,131
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$168,718
State Funds$312,352,631
State General Funds$312,352,631
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2538
2539
2540
2541

2542

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds for a 10% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child
Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers. (Total Funds:$31,487,817)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Utilize $6,700,000 in existing funds to improve the continuum of care including
preventative and therapeutic services, in addition to addressing youth with complex
needs. (CC:Yes; Redirect $6,700,000 in existing funds to provide alternatives tothe hoteling of children.)
Provide funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $275 perchild.

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State Funds$281,138,788

Total Funds$374,052,606$27,810,584$31,487,817$378,259

$0

$0

$0

$3,025,000$3,025,000

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2543 Amount appropriated in this Act

2544
2545
2546
2547
2548

$408,565,423

28.12. Out-of-School Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services anddraw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.
Total Funds$19,500,000
Federal Funds and Grants$15,500,000
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$15,500,000
State Funds$4,000,000
State General Funds$4,000,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2549 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2550 Recognize State Education Agency ($212,469,000) and Local Educational Agency
2551
2552

($764,887,000) funds provided in the 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP)for programming associated with COVID-19 learning loss.
Increase funds for out-of-school programs with locations in communities serving
at-risk youth.
Change the name of the After School Care program to the Out-of-School Services
program. (CC:Yes)
Reflect a new purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

2553
2554 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$4,727,964

Total Funds$20,227,964($4,727,964)($4,727,964)$4,000,000$4,000,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

$4,000,000$19,500,000

28.13. Refugee AssistancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash,
and social services assistance to refugees.
Total Funds$5,035,754
2555
Federal Funds and Grants$5,035,754
2556
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$5,035,754
2557

2558
2559
2560
2561
2562

28.14. Residential Child Care Licensing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receivefull-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential careproviders.
Total Funds$2,825,512
Federal Funds and Grants$568,850
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$568,850
State Funds$2,256,662
State General Funds$2,256,662
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2563 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2564 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2565
2566

2567

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.

2568 Amount appropriated in this Act

2569
2570
2571
2572

State Funds$1,890,949

Total Funds$2,459,799$243,765$243,765$27,709$27,709$93,988$93,988

$251

$251

$2,256,662$2,825,512

28.15. Support for Needy Families - Basic AssistancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families incompliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
program.
Total Funds$36,523,008
Federal Funds and Grants$36,453,008
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$36,453,008
State Funds$70,000

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2573

2574
2575
2576
2577
2578
2579

HB 911
State General Funds$70,000

28.16. Support for Needy Families - Work AssistancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving selfsufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for thefederal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Total Funds$18,835,330
Federal Funds and Grants$18,735,330
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$14,194,825
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$4,540,505
State Funds$100,000
State General Funds$100,000
The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

28.17. Council On Aging
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons withdisabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.
Total Funds$349,652
2580
State Funds$349,652
2581
State General Funds$349,652
2582
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2583
2584

State Funds$311,042

Total Funds$311,042$25,217$25,217$1,163$1,163$12,230$12,230$349,652$349,652

2587

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2588
2589
2590
2591
2592

28.18. Family Connection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives
that work to improve conditions for children and families.
Total Funds$11,100,604
Federal Funds and Grants$1,336,965
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)$1,336,965
State Funds$9,763,639
State General Funds$9,763,639

2585
2586

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2593
2594

State Funds$8,948,139

Total Funds$10,185,104$815,500$915,500$9,763,639$11,100,604

2595

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds to increase operational support and each county’s allocation to$52,500.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2596
2597
2598
2599
2600

28.19. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful
contributors to the state's economy.
Total Funds$2,757,294
Federal Funds and Grants$2,443,269
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,443,269
State Funds$314,025
State General Funds$314,025
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2601

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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Total Funds$2,695,400

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2603
2604

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2605
2606 Amount appropriated in this Act

2607
2608
2609
2610
2611
2612
2613

$50,132$50,132$1,949$1,949$8,376$8,376$1,437$1,437$314,025$2,757,294

28.20. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully
productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.
Total Funds$10,290,955
Federal Funds and Grants$7,846,048
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$7,846,048
Other Funds$304,597
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$304,597
State Funds$2,140,310
State General Funds$2,140,310
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2614 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2615 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2616
2617

2618
2619

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2620
2621 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,335,952

Total Funds$9,486,597$506,762$506,762$30,922$30,922$256,047$256,047

$129

$129

($84)

($84)

$10,582$10,582$2,140,310$10,290,955

28.21. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability
programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.
Total Funds$70,300,638
2622
Federal Funds and Grants$70,300,638
2623
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$70,300,638
2624
28.22. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing andpackaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.
Total Funds$5,114,691
2625
Other Funds$5,114,691
2626
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,114,691
2627

2628
2629
2630
2631
2632

28.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to
work.
Total Funds$101,028,684
Federal Funds and Grants$73,324,577
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$73,324,577
Other Funds$5,072,644
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,072,644

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2634

HB 911
State Funds
State General Funds$22,631,463$22,631,463

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2635 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2636 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2637
2638

2639
2640
2641
2642
2643
2644
2645
2646
2647
2648

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:No; Utilize existing bondbalances for capital maintenance and repairs.)
Restore funds for independent living services.
Provide funds to operate the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Provide funds to support the opening of priority service categories.
Restore funds for Georgia Radio Reading Service.
Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) to expand
support services. (CC:Yes; Utilize existing funds for Friends of Disabled Adults
and Children (FODAC) to expand support services.)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$17,555,165

Total Funds$87,312,386$2,149,296$2,149,296$62,556$62,556$418,366$418,366$89$89$1,176$1,176$210,815$210,815$0$0$160,000$800,000$20,000$20,000$2,000,000$10,000,000$54,000$54,000$0$0$22,631,463$101,028,684

28.24. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually
Exploited Children Fund Commission for the purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services,
residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited children.
Total Funds$110,586
2649
State Funds$110,586
2650
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
$110,586
2651
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2652 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2653 Decrease funds to reflect collections.
2654 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$351,005

Total Funds$351,005($240,419)($240,419)$110,586$110,586

2655
2656
2657
2658
2659
2660
2661
2662
2663

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

2664
2665
2666
2667

29.1. Departmental Administration (COI)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia
citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-safe environment.
Total Funds$2,582,501
Other Funds$210,000
Agency Funds$210,000
State Funds$2,332,901

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2668
2669
2670

HB 911
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$2,332,901$39,600$39,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2671 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2672 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2673
2674

2675

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2676
2677 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,026,697

Total Funds$2,276,297$179,138$179,138$27,844$27,844$93,707$93,707($1,346)($1,346)$6,861$6,861$2,332,901$2,582,501

29.2. Enforcement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings
with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, andfraud.
Total Funds$660,501
2678
State Funds$660,501
2679
State General Funds$660,501
2680
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2681
2682
2683
2684

2685

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2686
2687 Amount appropriated in this Act

2688
2689
2690
2691
2692
2693
2694

State Funds$531,607

Total Funds$531,607$92,463$92,463$7,728$7,728$27,001$27,001$55$55$1,647$1,647$660,501$660,501

29.3. Fire Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education andtraining, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting theminimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for publicbuildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of
hazardous materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.
Total Funds$12,553,314
Federal Funds and Grants$853,494
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$853,494
Other Funds$2,598,725
Agency Funds$2,598,725
State Funds$9,101,095
State General Funds$9,101,095
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2695 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2696 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$7,179,858

Total Funds$10,632,077$804,826$804,826

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
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2698

2699

earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2700
2701 Transfer $800,000 from the Insurance Regulation program.
2702 Amount appropriated in this Act

2703
2704
2705
2706
2707

$65,066$65,066$247,651$247,651

($78)

($78)

$3,772$3,772$800,000$800,000$9,101,095$12,553,314

29.4. Insurance Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintainsolvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating
policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing andapproving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry
about the state's insurance laws and regulations.
Total Funds$12,974,223
Other Funds$7,849,981
Agency Funds$7,849,981
State Funds$5,124,242
State General Funds$5,124,242
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2708 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2709 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2710
2711

2712

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2713
2714 Transfer $800,000 to the Fire Safety program.
2715 Reduce state general funds and utilize $3,491,659 in additional revenue from fees
2716
2717

collected pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 33-8-1 for positions and IT upgrades.
Provide funds for one position to oversee the implementation of mental healthparity initiatives and a mental health parity violation repository.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$5,410,823

Total Funds$9,385,831$484,079$484,079$45,134$45,134$226,437$226,437

$453

$453

$13,453$13,453($800,000)($800,000)($383,314)$3,491,659$127,177$127,177$5,124,242$12,974,223

29.5. Reinsurance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums
and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.
Total Funds$139,855,766
2718
State Funds$139,855,766
2719
State General Funds$139,855,766
2720
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2721 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2722 Provide funds to implement the state reinsurance program per the Patients First Act
2723(2019 Session).
Provide funds to create the state healthcare exchange per the Patients First Act(2019 Session).
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

2724
2725 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$124,337,680$124,337,680$15,518,086$15,518,086$0$0$139,855,766$139,855,766

29.6. Special Fraud
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter
insurance fraud.
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2726
2727
2728
2729
2730

HB 911
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$7,373,454$6,922,160$6,922,160$451,294$451,294

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2731
2732
2733
2734

2735
2736

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2737
2738 Increase funds for personnel for five positions and operations.
2739 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$5,814,860

Total Funds$6,266,154$187,970$187,970$15,415$15,415$73,976$73,976$98$98($111)($111)$4,393$4,393$825,559$825,559$6,922,160$7,373,454

2740
2741
2742
2743
2744
2745
2746
2747

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

2748
2749
2750
2751
2752
2753
2754

30.1. Bureau Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific,
information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting lifeand property.
Total Funds$10,477,756
Federal Funds and Grants$12,600
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$12,600
Other Funds$338,303
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$338,303
State Funds$10,126,853
State General Funds$10,126,853$337,855,257$105,804,732$950,257$104,854,475$33,930,554$33,930,554$198,119,971$198,119,971

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2755
2756
2757
2758

2759
2760

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

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State Funds$8,314,471

Total Funds$8,665,374$311,267$311,267$56,465$56,465$214,489$214,489($2,912)($2,912)$7,832$7,832

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HB 9112761 Increase funds for one human resource generalist position to address increased
workload.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

2762
2763 Amount appropriated in this Act

2764
2765
2766
2767
2768

$125,241$125,241$1,100,000$1,100,000$10,126,853$10,477,756

30.2. Criminal Justice Information Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential
information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint
Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network,
Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting
Program.
Total Funds$13,844,578
Other Funds$11,500,200
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$11,500,200
State Funds$2,344,378
State General Funds$2,344,378
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2769 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2770 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2771
2772

2773

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2774
2775 Amount appropriated in this Act

2776
2777
2778
2779
2780
2781
2782

State Funds$1,990,828

Total Funds$13,491,028$169,874$169,874$92,308$92,308$89,320$89,320($1,213)($1,213)$3,261$3,261$2,344,378$13,844,578

30.3. Forensic Scientific Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas ofchemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent
prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidencein support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and toanalyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.
Total Funds$57,695,509
Federal Funds and Grants$2,302,180
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,302,180
Other Funds$5,856
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,856
State Funds$55,387,473
State General Funds$55,387,473
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2783
2784
2785
2786

2787
2788
2789

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for 22 crime lab positions in the Chemistry, Forensic Biology, andToxicology sections. (CC:Provide funds for 21 scientists, seven crime lab

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State Funds$41,676,556

Total Funds$43,984,592$2,415,250$2,415,250$308,899$308,899$1,550,199$1,550,199($21,049)($21,049)$56,604$56,604$3,786,069$3,786,069

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2790

2791
2792

HB 911technicians, and associated operating expenses in the Chemistry, Forensic
Biology, Firearms, and Toxicology sections to process incoming evidence.)
Increase funds for 10 positions in the Medical Examiner’s Office to addressincreased workload. (CC:Yes; Increase funds for three medical examiners, one
administrative assistant, and six death investigator specialists (DIS) in the Medical
Examiner’s Office to address increased workload.)
Provide for a salary adjustment for death investigator specialists (DIS) and crimelab scientists to improve retention.
Increase funds to outsource chemistry and firearm cases to address the crime labbacklog.
Increase funds to outsource training of scientists to address the crime lab backlog.

2793
2794 Amount appropriated in this Act$2,071,669$2,071,669$2,573,276$2,573,276$800,000$800,000$170,000$170,000$55,387,473$57,695,509

30.4. Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon andincrease funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death investigatorspecialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner’s Office to addressincreased workload.
Total Funds$975,000
2795
State Funds$975,000
2796
State General Funds$975,000
2797
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2798 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2799 Provide funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$975,000$975,000$975,000$975,0002800

investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical
Examiner’s Office to address increased workload. (CC:Provide funds for one
medical examiner and three death investigator specialists (DIS) in the Macon
Medical Examiner’s Office to address increased workload.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

2801
2802
2803
2804
2805
2806
2807

30.5. Regional Investigative Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence
located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest andprosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate thefollowing specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, hightechnology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraphexaminations.
Total Funds$64,489,193
Federal Funds and Grants$1,812,153
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,812,153
Other Funds$1,724,650
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,724,650
State Funds$60,952,390
State General Funds$60,952,390
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2808 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2809 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2810
2811

2812
2813
2814
2815

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for two temporary positions, two full-time positions, and associatedcosts to investigate elections complaints. (CC:Provide funds to annualize four fulltime positions and operating expenses to investigate elections complaints.)

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State Funds$50,083,475

Total Funds$53,620,278$3,057,499$3,057,499$524,378$524,378$2,074,983$2,074,983

$99

$99

($28,174)($28,174)$75,765$75,765$579,936$579,936

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HB 9112816 Provide funds for 15 special agents, six criminal intelligence analysts, one help

$4,584,429$4,584,429$60,952,390$64,489,193

desk analyst, and associated operating expenses for the Gang Task Force to combat
crime. (CC:Provide funds for 15 special agents, six criminal intelligence analysts,
one help desk analyst, and associated operating expenses for the Gang Task Forceto combat crime.)

2817 Amount appropriated in this Act

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

2818
2819
2820
2821
2822
2823
2824
2825

30.6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts
throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.
Total Funds$139,837,758
Federal Funds and Grants$101,677,799
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)$950,257
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$100,727,542
Other Funds$20,361,545
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$20,361,545
State Funds$17,798,414
State General Funds$17,798,414
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2826 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2827 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2828
2829

2830
2831
2832

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for five victims assistance positions due to declining federal funds.
Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice for one juvenile detention
alternatives coordinator position.
Annualize funds for local first responder grants.

2833
2834 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$16,803,920

Total Funds$138,843,264$110,392$110,392$13,928$13,928$12,699$12,699$1,101$1,101$383,091$383,091$98,283$98,283$375,000$375,000$17,798,414$139,837,758

30.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile
drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as
the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability
court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and feescollected by such court.
Total Funds$35,873,515
2835
State Funds$35,873,515
2836
State General Funds$35,873,515
2837
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2838 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2839 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2840
2841

2842
2843

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for one adult felony drug accountability court and one adult mental
health accountability court for the Columbia Judicial Circuit.

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State Funds$30,518,949

Total Funds$30,518,949$25,217$25,217$1,129$1,129$4,072$4,072$353$353$400,689$400,689

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HB 9112844 Increase funds for five new mental health accountability courts and court
2845
2846
2847
2848

managers. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for a 5% salary increase for accountability court case managers.
(CC:Yes)
Provide funds for 20 unfilled accountability court case manager positions.
(CC:Yes)
Restore operating expenses ($377,000) and provide funds for one treatment
monitor, one technical assistance specialist, and one data analyst to ensure fidelity
across behavioral health programs.
Provide funding for an additional felony drug court, veterans' treatment court, andfamily treatment court.
Increase funding for accountability court participant census.

2849
2850 Amount appropriated in this Act$1,081,510$1,081,510$222,706$222,706$1,270,800$1,270,800$680,050$680,050$895,764$895,764$772,276$772,276$35,873,515$35,873,515

30.8. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexualassault centers with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims ofdomestic violence and sexual assault statewide.
Total Funds$14,661,948
2851
State Funds$14,661,948
2852
State General Funds$14,661,948
2853
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2854
2855

State Funds$14,608,350

Total Funds$14,608,350$53,598$53,598$14,661,948$14,661,948

2856

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for six partially-funded sexual assault centers to equalize theirfunding with the other 22 sexual assault centers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2857
2858
2859
2860
2861
2862
2863
2864

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

2865
2866
2867
2868
2869
2870
2871
2872

31.1. Community Service
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for theiractions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, andprovide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebounddetention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally,
Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and needlevels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or
making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court
services, and case management.
Total Funds$106,797,877
Federal Funds and Grants$5,690,196
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)$5,311,353
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$378,843
Other Funds$412,746
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$412,746
State Funds$100,694,935
State General Funds$100,694,935$362,120,361$10,760,962$5,311,353$5,449,609$412,746$412,746$350,946,653$350,946,653

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2873 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2874 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$85,581,197

Total Funds$91,684,139$5,592,540$5,592,540

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
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2876

2877
2878
2879
2880
2881
2882
2883

earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from Secure Detention to provide a 20% salary increase for
Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salaryadjustments.
Increase funds for Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight to reflect the loss of Title
IV-E surplus revenue.
Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1,
2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide
transition to increased family-based placement settings.
Transfer funds to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for one juvenile
detention alternative coordinator position.
Increase funds for a 10% provider rate increase to Child Caring Institutions.

2884
2885 Amount appropriated in this Act$489,603$489,603$1,906,016$1,906,016

$277

$277

($80,068)($80,068)$1,186$1,186$911,544$911,544$3,375,088$3,375,088$701,307$701,307($98,283)($98,283)$2,314,528$2,314,528$100,694,935$106,797,877

31.2. Departmental Administration (DJJ)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding
youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate
settings.
Total Funds$26,725,482
2886
State
Funds
$26,725,482
2887
State General Funds$26,725,482
2888
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2889 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2890 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$23,454,168

Total Funds$23,454,168$1,361,723$1,361,723$190,464$190,464$696,273$696,273$85$85($29,249)($29,249)

$433

$433

$1,044,858$1,044,858$6,727$6,727$26,725,482$26,725,482

2898

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from Secure Detention to fill vacancies and increase salaries for
positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity
investigations, facility management, and public safety training.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer
positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2899
2900
2901
2902
2903

31.3. Secure Commitment (YDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for
their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational,
vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the
Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.
Total Funds$90,205,642
Federal Funds and Grants$3,147,924
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,147,924
State Funds$87,057,718
State General Funds$87,057,718

2891
2892

2893
2894
2895
2896
2897

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):House Budget and Research Office (101)Page 97 of 168

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HB 9112904 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2905 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2906
2907

2908
2909

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

2910
2911 Increase funds for teacher training and experience.
2912 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forState Funds$79,196,557

Total Funds$82,344,481$4,604,592$4,604,592$418,488$418,488$1,965,888$1,965,888$7,083$7,083($85,455)($85,455)$1,193$1,193$43,381$43,381$169,651$169,651$0$0$736,340$736,340$87,057,718$90,205,642

2915

certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:Yes; Reflect funding in the
Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer
positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

2916
2917
2918
2919
2920

31.4. Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for
their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged withcrimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile
courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced
to the Short Term Program.
Total Funds$138,391,360
Federal Funds and Grants$1,922,842
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,922,842
State Funds$136,468,518
State General Funds$136,468,518

2913
2914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2921
2922
2923
2924

2925
2926
2927
2928
2929
2930
2931
2932
2933
2934

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds to Community Service to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile
Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.
Increase funds for teacher training and experience.
Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to fill vacancies and increasesalaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity
investigations, facility management, and public safety training.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:Yes; Reflect funding in the
Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer
positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$125,241,166

Total Funds$127,164,008$8,030,752$8,030,752$446,019$446,019$2,910,738$2,910,738$10,766$10,766($119,152)($119,152)$1,765$1,765($911,544)($911,544)$38,960$38,960($1,044,858)($1,044,858)$270,184$270,184$0$0$1,593,722$1,593,722$136,468,518$138,391,360

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2935
2936
2937
2938
2939
2940
2941

Section 32: Labor, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

2942
2943
2944
2945
2946
2947
2948

32.1. Departmental Administration (DOL)
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market
Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.
Total Funds$20,002,059
Federal Funds and Grants$14,314,069
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$14,314,069
Other Funds$3,957,769
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,957,769
State Funds$1,730,221
State General Funds$1,730,221$51,582,718$41,189,283$41,189,283$4,292,769$4,292,769$6,100,666$6,100,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2949
2950
2951
2952

2953
2954
2955

2956
2957

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to theTechnical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at
TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order toreduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total
Funds: $10,058,497)
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-fundedstate employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal
contracts. (CC:No)

2958 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,654,783

Total Funds$29,985,118$53,205$53,205$1,463$1,463$26,136$26,136($1,635)($1,635)($3,731)($3,731)$0($10,058,497)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,730,221$20,002,059

32.2. Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project
Total Funds
2959

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

2960
2961
2962

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Eliminate funds for a Chief Labor Officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate
legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial
audit requests due to empowering legislation being vetoed.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$198,916

Total Funds$198,916($198,916)($198,916)$0$032.3. Labor Market Information
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of
information about the state's labor market.
Total Funds$1,383,448
2963
Federal Funds and Grants$1,383,448
2964
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,383,448
2965
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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Total Funds

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2966 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2967 Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to the$0$2,663,385$0($1,279,937)

2968

$0

$0

$0

$1,383,448

2969

Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at
TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order toreduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total
Funds: $1,279,937)
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-fundedstate employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal
contracts. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

2970
2971
2972
2973
2974
2975
2976

32.4. Unemployment Insurance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting
unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits toeligible claimants.
Total Funds$30,197,211
Federal Funds and Grants$25,491,766
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$25,491,766
Other Funds$335,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$335,000
State Funds$4,370,445
State General Funds$4,370,445
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2977 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2978 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2979

2980
2981
2982

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-fundedstate employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal
contracts. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$4,211,553

Total Funds$30,038,319$127,893$127,893$32,605$32,605($1,606)($1,606)$0$0$4,370,445$30,197,211

32.5. Workforce Solutions
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching
services and to promote economic growth and development.
Total Funds$02983
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):2984 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
2985 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
2986
2987

2988
2989

2990
2991

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to theTechnical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at
TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order toreduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total
Funds: $51,881,430)
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-fundedstate employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal
contracts. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$6,884,723

Total Funds$51,551,191$249,177$249,177$2,525$2,525$82,605$82,605($4,068)($4,068)($7,214,962)($51,881,430)

$0

$0

$0

$0

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2992
2993
2994
2995
2996
2997
2998

2999
3000
3001
3002
3003
3004
3005

HB 911

Section 33: Law, Department of
Total Funds$97,946,818
Federal Funds and Grants$3,729,332
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,729,332
Other Funds$58,790,912
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$58,790,912
State Funds$35,426,574
State General Funds$35,426,574
There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys collected inaccordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by
the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may beappropriated pursuant to Article 28.

33.1. Department of Law
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all stateagencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions
concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements
regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.
Total Funds$92,755,499
Federal Funds and Grants$96,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$96,000
Other Funds$58,788,801
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$58,788,801
State Funds$33,870,698
State General Funds$33,870,698
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3006 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3007 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3008
3009

3010
3011

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3012
3013 Provide funds for 12 positions to establish a gang prosecution unit.
3014 Provide funds for three positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address

anticipated workload. (CC:Provide funds for three positions to expand the humantrafficking unit to address anticipated workload.)
Provide funds for two cyber security positions.

3015
3016 Provide funds for one assistant solicitor general.
3017 Amount appropriated in this Act

3018
3019
3020
3021
3022
3023
3024

State Funds$29,109,353

Total Funds$87,994,154$1,476,386$1,476,386$208,882$208,882$1,044,781$1,044,781

$117

$117

($19,910)($19,910)$29,644$29,644$1,318,436$1,318,436$317,484$317,484$234,428$234,428$151,097$151,097$33,870,698$92,755,499

33.2. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, andprosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.
Total Funds$5,191,319
Federal Funds and Grants$3,633,332
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,633,332
Other Funds$2,111Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,111
State Funds$1,555,876
State General Funds$1,555,876

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3025 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3026 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3027
3028

3029

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3030
3031 Amount appropriated in this Act

3032
3033
3034
3035
3036
3037
3038
3039
3040
3041
3042

3043
3044
3045
3046
3047
3048
3049

State Funds$1,376,383

Total Funds$5,011,826$100,868$100,868$22,891$22,891$55,219$55,219($1,052)($1,052)$1,567$1,567$1,555,876$5,191,319

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
Total Funds$327,773,836
Federal Funds and Grants$70,726,663
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$70,726,663
Other Funds$96,515,632
Agency Funds$22,957,835
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$73,557,797
State Funds$160,531,541
Hazardous Waste Trust Funds$7,620,376
Solid Waste Trust Funds$7,628,938
State General Funds$143,553,877
Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds$1,728,350
Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amountof such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50
percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budgetof the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This
provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the
Department.
34.1. Coastal Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic,archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic
development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands,
by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules andregulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially andrecreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education,and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.
Total Funds$8,347,303
Federal Funds and Grants$5,096,144
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$5,096,144
Other Funds$107,925
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$107,925
State Funds$3,143,234
State General Funds$3,143,234
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3050 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3051 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3052
3053

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
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State Funds$2,816,944

Total Funds$8,021,013$217,119$217,119$20,107$20,107$89,286$89,286

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3055

HB 911

employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act($222)($222)$3,143,234$8,347,303

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of thedepartment.
Total Funds$12,898,629
3056
State Funds$12,898,629
3057
State General Funds$12,898,629
3058
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3059 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3060 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$11,779,003

Total Funds$11,779,003$613,616$613,616$99,742$99,742$339,396$339,396($6,577)($6,577)$73,449$73,449

$0

$0

$0

$0

$12,898,629$12,898,629

3067

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:Yes; Reflect funding in FY
2023 General Obligation Bonds.)
Reflect an adjustment to the special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly
rate from $60 per hour to $77.50 per hour. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

3068
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075

34.3. Environmental Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling,
monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution
from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean
Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste
facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund andthe Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting andregulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by
investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to
manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, toremediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate thehazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure thequality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety ofdams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water
used.
Total Funds$118,200,115
Federal Funds and Grants$29,694,911
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$29,694,911
Other Funds$55,523,856
Agency Funds$22,957,835
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$32,566,021
State Funds$32,981,348
State General Funds$32,981,348

3061
3062

3063
3064
3065
3066

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3076 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3077 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3078

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

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State Funds$28,390,389

Total Funds$113,609,156$1,581,112$1,581,112$99,588$99,588

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3080
3081
3082
3083

to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for maintenance costs associated with the Lake Allatoona storage
agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-fundedstate employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal
contracts. (CC:No)
Provide for a salary adjustment for environmental compliance specialists andengineers to improve retention.
Increase funds for operations.

3084
3085 Amount appropriated in this Act$694,530$694,530($1,728)($1,728)$4,800$4,800$0$0$1,712,657$1,712,657$500,000$500,000$32,981,348$118,200,115

34.4. Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities
for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.
Total Funds$29,303,298
3086
State Funds$29,303,298
3087
State General Funds$29,303,298
3088
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3089 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3090 Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session) toState Funds$20,705,266

Total Funds$20,705,266$8,598,032$8,598,032$29,303,298$29,303,298

reflect FY 2021 collections.

3091 Amount appropriated in this Act

34.5. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned
landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by
the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within theEnvironmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.
Total Funds$7,620,376
3092
State Funds$7,620,376
3093
Hazardous Waste Trust Funds$7,620,376
3094
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3095 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3096 Dedicate $7,620,376 in state general funds as Hazardous Waste Trust Funds andState Funds$8,344,246

Total Funds$8,344,246($723,870)($723,870)$7,620,376$7,620,376

3097

reduce funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Solid Waste Disposal Fees pursuant
to HB 511 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

3098
3099
3100
3101
3102
3103
3104

34.6. Law Enforcement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental
regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources,
DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education
classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the
citizens and visitors of Georgia.
Total Funds$31,879,053
Federal Funds and Grants$2,751,293
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,751,293
Other Funds$3,657
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,657
State Funds$29,124,103
State General Funds$29,124,103
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3105 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$23,365,004

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HB 9113106 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3107
3108

3109

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Restore funds for 22 game wardens and operations eliminated in FY 2021.

3110
3111 Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours.
3112 Amount appropriated in this Act

3113
3114
3115
3116
3117
3118
3119

$1,709,047$1,709,047$293,954$293,954$895,474$895,474($2,228)($2,228)$2,112,852$2,112,852$750,000$750,000$29,124,103$31,879,053

34.7. Parks Recreation and Historic Sites
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golfcourses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.
Total Funds$50,462,111
Federal Funds and Grants$3,204,029
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$3,204,029
Other Funds$32,391,791
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$32,391,791
State Funds$14,866,291
State General Funds$14,866,291
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3120 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3121 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3122
3123

3124
3125
3126
3127
3128

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state parks and outdoor recreational areas.
Provide funds for operations and part-time administrative staff for the Council of
American Indian Concerns.
Provide funds for repairs and renovations to parks and recreational facilities.
(CC:Yes; Reflect in FY 2023 General Obligation Bonds.)
Provide funds to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for thehistoric SAM Shortline Railroad.
Provide funds for Georgia State Games Commission.

3129
3130 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$15,625,316

Total Funds$51,221,136$1,186,212$1,186,212$89,559$89,559$371,127$371,127($923)($923)($2,800,000)($2,800,000)$50,000$50,000$0$0$300,000$300,000$45,000$45,000$14,866,291$50,462,111

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management
activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; toassist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promotestatewide recycling and waste reduction programs.
Total Funds$7,628,938
3131
State Funds$7,628,938
3132
Solid Waste Trust Funds$7,628,938
3133
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3134 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3135 Dedicate $7,628,938 in state general funds as Solid Waste Trust Funds and3136

increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB
511 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

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State Funds$2,817,533

Total Funds$2,817,533$4,811,405$4,811,405$7,628,938$7,628,938

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3137
3138
3139
3140
3141
3142
3143
3144

HB 91134.9. Wildlife Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation ofwatercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered
wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishingregulations; to operate the state’s archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and toregister boats.
Total Funds$61,434,013
Federal Funds and Grants$29,980,286
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$29,980,286
Other Funds$8,488,403
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$8,488,403
State Funds$22,965,324
State General Funds$21,236,974
Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds$1,728,350
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3145 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3146 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3147
3148

3149
3150

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Dedicate $1,728,350 in state general funds as Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds
and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License
fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

3151 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$19,725,990

Total Funds$58,194,679$1,577,582$1,577,582$177,479$177,479$614,592$614,592($1,529)($1,529)$871,210$871,210$22,965,324$61,434,013

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of3152 Total Funds
3153 State Funds
State General Funds
3154$18,958,715$18,958,715$18,958,715

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Total Funds$2,308,252
3155
State Funds$2,308,252
3156
State General Funds$2,308,252
3157
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3158 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3159 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3160
3161

3162
3163

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,123,228

Total Funds$2,123,228$92,463$92,463$25,691$25,691$65,873$65,873

$997

$997

$2,308,252$2,308,252

35.2. Clemency Decisions

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional
authority over executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in thecorrectional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants,
violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact releasematters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia andadministers the pardon process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying theseapplications based on specific criteria.
Total Funds$16,099,266
3164
State Funds$16,099,266
3165
State General Funds$16,099,266
3166
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3167 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3168 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3169
3170

3171

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3172
3173 Provide funds for the assessment of parole guidelines and sex offender risk levels.
3174 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$13,939,621

Total Funds$13,939,621$1,286,072$1,286,072$153,489$153,489$512,653$512,653$7,758$7,758($327)($327)$200,000$200,000$16,099,266$16,099,266

35.3. Victim Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offenderstatus or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency
proceedings, host victims visitors’ days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections,community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.
Total Funds$551,197
3175
State
Funds
$551,197
3176
State General Funds$551,197
3177
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3178 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3179 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3180
3181

3182
3183

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 36: State Properties Commission
3184 Total Funds
3185 Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
3186

State Funds$487,251

Total Funds$487,251$48,410$48,410$4,577$4,577$10,796$10,796

$163

$163

$551,197$551,197$2,200,000$2,200,000$2,200,000

36.1. State Properties Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land;
to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about
utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing
market and property acquisitions and dispositions.
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3187
3188
3189

HB 911
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$2,200,000$2,200,000$2,200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory workon property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.
Total Funds$03190
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3191 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3192 Provide funds for the Migration Plan for Capitol Hill to maximize operational

State Funds$0

Total Funds
$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

3193

efficiencies by consolidating agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill. (CC:No;
Reflect funds in Amended FY 2022 (HB 910).)Amount appropriated in this Act

3194
3195
3196
3197
3198
3199
3200

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

3201
3202
3203
3204
3205
3206
3207

37.1. Public Defender Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender,
Office of the Mental Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.
Total Funds$10,844,031
Federal Funds and Grants$5,000Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$5,000
Other Funds$1,840,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,840,000
State Funds$8,999,031
State General Funds$8,999,031$106,552,462$170,762$170,762$33,340,000$33,340,000$73,041,700$73,041,700

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3208 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3209 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3210
3211

3212

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3213
3214 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$8,140,177

Total Funds$9,985,177$468,462$468,462$46,118$46,118$328,665$328,665$16,197$16,197($588)($588)$8,999,031$10,844,031

37.2. Public Defenders
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal
representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent
persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are
based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital
Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest.
Total Funds$95,708,431
3215
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3216
3217
3218
3219
3220
3221

HB 911
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds$165,762$165,762$31,500,000$31,500,000$64,042,669$64,042,669

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3222 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3223 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3224
3225

3226
3227
3228
3229
3230
3231
3232
3233
3234
3235
3236

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the
Cobb Judicial Circuit.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the
Flint Judicial Circuit.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in theBlue Ridge Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the
Mountain Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in theSouth Georgia Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for four juvenile assistant public defenders.
Increase funds for circuit public defenders and placement of assistant publicdefenders to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career publicdefenders.
Increase funds to revise the pay scale of assistant public defenders for ongoingrecruitment and retention of career public defenders.
Increase funds to establish three new conflict offices.

3237
3238 Amount appropriated in this Act

3239
3240
3241
3242
3243
3244
3245
3246
3247
3248
3249
3250
3251
3252

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Trauma Care Trust Funds

State Funds$53,667,994

Total Funds$85,333,756$3,376,754$3,376,754$456,151$456,151$1,809,990$1,809,990$89,201$89,201($3,242)($3,242)$41,901$41,901$41,901$41,901$41,901$41,901$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$72,581$582,502$582,502$996,089$996,089$684,030$684,030$2,039,754$2,039,754$64,042,669$95,708,431$791,632,977$395,951,809$16,864,606$2,206,829$10,404,529$366,475,845$10,157,812$561,134$9,596,678$385,523,356$1,611,604$356,543,321$13,774,072$13,594,359

38.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the healthand well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use
prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.
Total Funds$42,213,996
3253
Federal Funds and Grants$19,467,781
3254
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3255
3256
3257
3258
3259
3260
3261
3262
3263

HB 911
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds$516,828$149,000$10,404,529$8,397,424$745,000$745,000$22,001,215$15,144,036$6,857,179

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3264 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3265 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3266
3267

3268
3269
3270

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for a comprehensive care management pilot for high-risk pregnancy
populations.
Provide funds for a pilot program to perform echocardiograms of pregnant andpostpartum women to address maternal mortality.
Provide funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation to support care coordination andexpanded access to testing in rural areas.
Increase funds for two pilot projects for rural maternal health.

3271
3272 Amount appropriated in this Act

3273
3274
3275
3276
3277

State Funds$19,914,496

Total Funds$40,127,277$144,874$144,874$13,535$13,535$63,722$63,722$500,000$500,000$680,000$680,000$538,738$538,738$145,850$145,850$22,001,215$42,213,996

38.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income
Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Total Funds$6,969,461
Federal Funds and Grants$300,000Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)$300,000
State Funds$6,669,461
Tobacco Settlement Funds$6,669,461
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3278 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3279 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$6,613,249

Total Funds$6,913,249$38,930$38,930$17,282$17,282$6,669,461$6,969,461

3281

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3282
3283
3284
3285
3286
3287
3288
3289
3290

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental
programs.
Total Funds$40,650,472
Federal Funds and Grants$8,312,856
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)$1,266,938
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$7,045,918
Other Funds$3,945,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,945,000
State Funds$28,392,616
State General Funds$28,260,821
Tobacco Settlement Funds$131,795

3280

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3291 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3292 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$25,124,426

Total Funds$37,382,282$1,474,709$1,474,709$287,434$287,434$1,041,901$1,041,901

$85

$85

($57,337)($57,337)$55,589$55,589$465,809$465,809$28,392,616$40,650,472

3299

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3300
3301
3302
3303
3304
3305
3306
3307
3308

38.4. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and otheremergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.
Total Funds$34,557,679
Federal Funds and Grants$23,675,473
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)$350,000Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)$200,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$23,125,473
Other Funds$171,976
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$171,976
State Funds$10,710,230
State General Funds$10,710,230

3293
3294

3295
3296
3297
3298

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3309 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3310 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3311
3312

3313
3314
3315
3316

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds to expand the Georgia Regional Coordinating Center's efforts tocoordinate emergency room capacity statewide.
Provide one-time funds for ambulance equipment and repair in McIntosh County.
(CC:Provide one-time funds for ambulance equipment and repair in McIntosh
County.)Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.
Increase funds for fire protection services on Hird Island, McIntosh County.

3317
3318 Amount appropriated in this Act

3319
3320
3321
3322
3323

State Funds$5,345,115

Total Funds$29,192,564$277,052$277,052$22,895$22,895$133,306$133,306

$218

$218

$4,359,309$4,359,309$330,000$330,000$222,335$222,335$20,000$20,000$10,710,230$34,557,679

38.5. Epidemiology
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury,
and other events of public health concern.
Total Funds$13,666,063
Federal Funds and Grants$6,552,593
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$6,552,593
State Funds$7,113,470
State General Funds$6,997,833

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Tobacco Settlement Funds$115,637

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3325 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3326 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$5,301,213

Total Funds$11,853,806$205,509$205,509$21,240$21,240$88,874$88,874$1,496,634$1,496,634$7,113,470$13,666,063

3330

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3331
3332
3333
3334
3335
3336
3337

38.6. Immunization
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training,assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.
Total Funds$9,145,672
Federal Funds and Grants$2,061,486
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,061,486
Other Funds$4,649,702
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$4,649,702
State Funds$2,434,484
State General Funds$2,434,484

3327
3328

3329

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3338 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3339 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$2,410,878

Total Funds$9,122,066$14,949$14,949$1,059$1,059$7,598$7,598$2,434,484$9,145,672

3342

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3343
3344
3345
3346
3347
3348
3349
3350
3351

38.7. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life byproviding comprehensive health services to infants and children.
Total Funds$47,928,388
Federal Funds and Grants$22,992,820
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)$8,605,171
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)$132,509
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$14,255,140
Other Funds$85,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$85,000
State Funds$24,850,568
State General Funds$24,850,568

3340
3341

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3352 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3353 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3354
3355

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-of-

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Total Funds$47,431,056$191,423$191,423$6,600$6,600$45,480$45,480

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living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance
Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Increase funds for grants to perinatal centers to fund autopsies in compliance withrequirements in SB 496 (2022 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

3360
3361
3362
3363
3364
3365

38.8. Infant and Child Health Promotion
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health andnutrition for infants and children.
Total Funds$279,032,832
Federal Funds and Grants$263,619,396
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)$7,392,607
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$256,226,789
State Funds$15,413,436
State General Funds$15,413,436

3356
3357
3358

$1,000$1,000$102,829$102,829$150,000$150,000$24,850,568$47,928,388

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3366
3367
3368
3369

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

3370 Amount appropriated in this Act

3371
3372
3373
3374
3375

State Funds$14,859,827

Total Funds$278,479,223$398,228$398,228$23,330$23,330$132,051$132,051$15,413,436$279,032,832

38.9. Infectious Disease Control
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.
Total Funds$91,938,263
Federal Funds and Grants$47,927,661
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$47,927,661
State Funds$44,010,602
State General Funds$44,010,602
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3376
3377
3378
3379

3380
3381
3382
3383

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Increase funds to address the state funds shortfall for the AIDS Drug Assistance
Program (ADAP) per the state match requirement in the Ryan White Care Act
Title II Award.
Increase funds for the third year of a three-year pilot for pre-exposure prophylaxis(PrEP) for individuals at risk of HIV pursuant to passage of HB 290 (2019
Session).
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$32,220,388

Total Funds$80,148,049$965,645$965,645$84,045$84,045$451,979$451,979$9,900,884$9,900,884$45,709$45,709$341,952$341,952$44,010,602$91,938,263

38.10. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
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3384
3385
3386
3387
3388
3389
3390
3391

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as
providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage
management facilities, and swimming pools.
Total Funds$10,108,118
Federal Funds and Grants$511,063
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)$158,382
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$352,681
Other Funds$561,134
Agency Funds$561,134
State Funds$9,035,921
State General Funds$9,035,921
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3392 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3393 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3394
3395

3396
3397

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Provide funds for additional lead inspectors and testing machines to support therecommendations of the House Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure andpursuant to HB 1355 (2022 Session).
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.

3398 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,316,674

Total Funds$7,388,871$240,130$240,130$32,399$32,399$142,904$142,904$1,845,384$1,845,384$458,430$458,430$9,035,921$10,108,118

38.11. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards ofhealth delivering local public health services.
Total Funds$187,081,977
3399
State Funds$187,081,977
3400
State General Funds$187,081,977
3401
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3402 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3403 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$125,293,299

Total Funds$125,293,299$36,210,074$36,210,074$112,007$112,007$10,436,463$10,436,463$41,489$41,489$13,288,645$13,288,645$1,700,000$1,700,000$187,081,977$187,081,977

3409

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency
recruitment and retention.
Provide funds for grants to counties for improved infrastructure and support.
(CC:Yes)Amount appropriated in this Act

3410
3411
3412
3413
3414

38.12. Vital Records
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in atimely manner vital records and associated documents.
Total Funds$5,283,612
Federal Funds and Grants$530,680
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$530,680
State Funds$4,752,932
State General Funds$4,752,932

3404
3405

3406
3407
3408

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3415 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3416 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3417
3418

3419
3420

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$4,276,474

Total Funds$4,807,154$319,269$319,269$26,032$26,032$130,961$130,961

$196

$196

$4,752,932$5,283,612

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
38.13. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset
the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal
cord injuries.
Total Funds$1,611,604
3421
State Funds$1,611,604
3422
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
$1,611,604
3423
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3424 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3425 Increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections.
3426 Amount appropriated in this Act

3427
3428
3429
3430

State Funds$1,362,757

Total Funds$1,362,757$248,847$248,847$1,611,604$1,611,604

38.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center
network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best
available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism forthe entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.
Total Funds$21,444,840
State Funds$21,444,840
State General Funds$7,850,481
Trauma Care Trust Funds$13,594,359
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3431 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3432 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3433
3434

3435
3436
3437

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Dedicate $13,594,359 in state general funds as Trauma Care Network Trust Funds
and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 Super Speeder collections pursuant to HB
511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes)
Increase funds to reflect FY 2021 reinstatement fees.
Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue for the Fireworks Trust Fund toreflect the fireworks excise tax collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

3438 Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of3439 Total Funds
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State Funds$14,406,895

Total Funds$14,406,895$33,623$33,623$1,971$1,971$30,404$30,404$0$0$7,325,637$7,325,637($353,690)($353,690)$21,444,840$21,444,840$270,392,049
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3440
3441
3442
3443
3444
3445
3446
3447

HB 911

Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$33,927,849$33,927,849$13,093,402$13,093,402$211,799,535$211,799,535$11,571,263$11,571,263

39.1. Aviation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions
and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide
transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical transport, and to support local andfederal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.
Total Funds$4,293,411
3448
State
Funds
$4,293,411
3449
State General Funds$4,293,411
3450
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3451 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3452 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3453
3454

3455

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3456
3457 Amount appropriated in this Act

3458
3459
3460
3461
3462

State Funds$4,021,399

Total Funds$4,021,399$150,501$150,501$22,775$22,775$87,578$87,578$10,318$10,318

$840

$840

$4,293,411$4,293,411

39.2. Capitol Police Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area,
enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages
and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected
officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.
Total Funds$9,060,727
State Funds$655,650
State General Funds$655,650
Intra-State Government Transfers$8,405,077
Other Intra-State Government Payments$8,405,077
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3463 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3464 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2022.
3465 Annualize funds for a $1,000 salary supplement for Capitol Police Services with aState Funds$0

Total Funds$8,405,077$546,375$546,375$109,275$109,275$655,650$9,060,727

3466

jurisdiction to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3467
3468
3469
3470
3471

39.3. Departmental Administration (DPS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of thedepartment and administratively attached agencies.
Total Funds$9,569,110
Other Funds$3,510
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$3,510State Funds$9,565,600
State General Funds$9,565,600
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3473 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3474
3475

3476

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3477
3478 Amount appropriated in this Act

3479
3480
3481
3482
3483
3484
3485
3486
3487

State Funds$8,645,786

Total Funds$8,649,296$534,405$534,405$63,605$63,605$285,437$285,437$33,628$33,628$2,739$2,739$9,565,600$9,569,110

39.4. Field Offices and Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws
through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams
and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations
Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations
Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.
Total Funds$152,194,905
Federal Funds and Grants$1,888,148
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,888,148
Other Funds$673,900
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$673,900
State Funds$149,257,071
State General Funds$149,257,071
Intra-State Government Transfers$375,786
Other Intra-State Government Payments$375,786
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3488
3489
3490
3491

3492

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3493
3494 Provide funds for one trooper school with 75 starting cadets.
3495 Increase funds to annualize a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to3496

combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.
Increase funds to provide 10 additional SWAT Unit troopers and 10 additional
Nighthawk DUI troopers. (CC:Yes; Increase funds to provide 10 additional SWAT
Unit troopers to assist communities with additional resources.)
Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours.

3497
3498 Increase funds to create an additional Trooper pay scale classification. (CC:No)
3499 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$130,524,399

Total Funds$133,462,233$8,037,022$8,037,022$1,029,269$1,029,269$4,224,408$4,224,408$497,691$497,691$40,531$40,531$2,599,353$2,599,353$577,480$577,480$976,918$976,918$750,000$750,000$0$0$149,257,071$152,194,905

39.5. Motor Carrier CompliancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for
size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers,
limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger
vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction
enforcement.
Total Funds$39,189,788
3500
Federal Funds and Grants$11,289,344
3501
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$11,289,344
3502
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3503
3504
3505
3506
3507
3508

HB 911Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$10,761,804$10,761,804$16,767,717$16,767,717$370,923$370,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3509 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3510 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3511
3512

3513
3514
3515
3516
3517

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Utilize existing funds to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers tocombat crime in the metro Atlanta area. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$15,507,378

Total Funds$37,929,449$627,469$627,469$281,799$281,799$310,992$310,992

$456

$456

$36,639$36,639$2,984$2,984$0$0$16,767,717$39,189,788

39.6. Office of Public Safety Officer Support
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support
services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers.
Total Funds$1,463,089
3518
State Funds$1,463,089
3519
State General Funds$1,463,089
3520
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3521 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3522 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3523
3524

3525
3526
3527
3528
3529

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for two peer counselors, one social worker, and operating expenses
to enhance public safety officers' access to peer counselors and health cliniciansstatewide.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$964,510

Total Funds$964,510$75,651$75,651$4,388$4,388$34,538$34,538

$102

$102

$4,069$4,069$331$331$379,500$379,500$1,463,089$1,463,089

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
39.7. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethicalfirefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia
citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, andcertification of Georgia firefighters.
Total Funds$1,553,162
3530
State Funds$1,553,162
3531
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State General Funds$1,553,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3533 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3534 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3535
3536

3537
3538

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reduce funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections in accordance with HB 511(2021 Regular Session).
Increase funds for an online testing database.

3539
3540 Increase funds for contract IT support.
3541 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,482,512

Total Funds$1,482,512$75,651$75,651$9,325$9,325$49,036$49,036$43,868$43,868($257,230)($257,230)$70,000$70,000$80,000$80,000$1,553,162$1,553,162

39.8. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community;
ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia’s law enforcement officers and public
safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers andpublic safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, andsanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.
Total Funds$5,392,482
3542
State Funds$5,392,482
3543
State General Funds$5,392,482
3544
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3545 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3546 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$4,471,406

Total Funds$4,471,406$235,360$235,360$34,739$34,739$151,042$151,042($924)($924)$500,859$500,859$5,392,482$5,392,482

3551

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for one auditor, one investigator, one curriculum specialist, and two
hearing officers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3552
3553
3554
3555
3556
3557
3558
3559
3560

39.9. Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results inprofessional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.
Total Funds$23,819,798
Federal Funds and Grants$1,061,179
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,061,179
Other Funds$1,492,086
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,492,086
State Funds$19,337,866
State General Funds$19,337,866
Intra-State Government Transfers$1,928,667
Other Intra-State Government Payments$1,928,667

3547
3548

3549
3550

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3561 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$17,216,328

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HB 9113562 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,$1,276,194$1,276,194$121,669$121,669$632,798$632,798$56$56$5,252$5,252$1,089,369$1,089,369($1,003,800)($1,003,800)$0$0$19,337,866$23,819,798

3570

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for 10 proper use-of-force and de-escalation positions andoperational needs. (CC:Provide funds for 10 proper use-of-force and de-escalation
positions and operational needs.)
Remove one-time funds for construction of a de-escalation and proper use-of-force
training facility in accordance with HB 81 (2021 Regular Session).
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (CC:Yes; Reflect funding in the
Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)Amount appropriated in this Act

3571
3572
3573
3574
3575
3576
3577
3578
3579

39.10. Office of Highway Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, andfacilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia
roadways.
Total Funds$20,941,682
Federal Funds and Grants$19,689,178
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$19,689,178
Other Funds$162,102
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$162,102
State Funds$599,592
State General Funds$599,592
Intra-State Government Transfers$490,810
Other Intra-State Government Payments$490,810

3563
3564

3565
3566
3567
3568
3569

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3580
3581
3582
3583

3584
3585
3586

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Transfer funds to the Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education
Commission to reflect a newly created program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$3,437,322

Total Funds$23,779,412$55,577$55,577$10,178$10,178$10,748$10,748($338)($338)($2,913,895)($2,913,895)$599,592$20,941,682

39.11. Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver’s Education Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for
Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle
crashes in Georgia.
Total Funds$2,913,895
3587
State Funds$2,913,895
3588
State General Funds$2,913,895
3589
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3590
3591 Transfer funds from the Office of Highway Safety to create a new program.
3592 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$2,913,895$2,913,895$2,913,895$2,913,895

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3593
3594
3595
3596
3597

Section 40: Public Service Commission
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

3598
3599
3600
3601
3602

40.1. Commission Administration (PSC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving theagency's goals.
Total Funds$1,928,450
Federal Funds and Grants$83,500
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$83,500
State Funds$1,844,950
State General Funds$1,844,950$12,752,554$1,343,100$1,343,100$11,409,454$11,409,454

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3603 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3604 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3605
3606

3607

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3608
3609 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for legal fees.
3610 Annualize funds for the maintenance of the e-filing system.
3611 Amount appropriated in this Act

3612
3613
3614
3615
3616

State Funds$1,624,819

Total Funds$1,708,319$79,014$79,014$29,342$29,342$53,170$53,170$15,940$15,940$10,415$10,415($50,000)($50,000)$82,250$82,250$1,844,950$1,928,450

40.2. Facility Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining toburied utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.
Total Funds$2,663,192
Federal Funds and Grants$1,231,100
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,231,100
State Funds$1,432,092
State General Funds$1,432,092
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3617
3618
3619
3620

3621

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,280,126

Total Funds$2,511,226$91,034$91,034$16,871$16,871$44,061$44,061$1,432,092$2,663,192

40.3. Utilities Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric,
natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas
companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints
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3622
3623
3624
3625
3626

HB 911among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas
and telecommunications providers.
Total Funds$8,160,912
Federal Funds and Grants$28,500
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$28,500
State Funds$8,132,412
State General Funds$8,132,412
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3627 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3628 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$6,638,852

Total Funds$6,667,352$371,196$371,196$51,559$51,559$224,512$224,512$846,293$846,293$8,132,412$8,160,912

3632

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Restore funds for eight positions reduced during FY 2021. (CC:Restore funds for asenior utilities engineer, public utilities engineer, two utilities analysts, one
operations analyst, and two business analysts reduced during FY 2021.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

3633
3634
3635
3636
3637
3638
3639
3640
3641
3642

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
Records Center Storage Fee
Research Funds
State Funds
State General Funds

3643
3644
3645
3646
3647
3648
3649
3650

41.1. Agricultural Experiment Station
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new productdevelopment, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness ofGeorgia's agribusiness.
Total Funds$100,494,973
Federal Funds and Grants$28,183,325
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$28,183,325
Other Funds$20,290,000
Agency Funds$13,000,000
Research Funds$7,290,000
State Funds$52,021,648
State General Funds$52,021,648

3629
3630

3631

$9,204,362,733$1,629,423,210$1,629,423,210$4,455,738,855$3,134,278,644$40,000$740,000$1,320,680,211$3,119,200,668$3,119,200,668

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3651 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3652 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3653

3654
3655

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

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State Funds$45,239,244

Total Funds$93,712,569$2,219,722$2,219,722$5,448$5,448$26,351$26,351$70,691$70,691

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3659

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Agricultural Experiment
Station.
Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match
requirements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3660
3661
3662
3663

41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, andeducational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply
and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.
Total Funds$6,914,537
Other Funds$6,914,537
Agency Funds$6,569,537
Research Funds$345,000

3664
3665
3666
3667
3668
3669
3670
3671

41.3. Cooperative Extension Service
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreachto Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the4-H youth program for the state.
Total Funds$82,101,000
Federal Funds and Grants$13,007,516
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$13,007,516
Other Funds$21,884,665
Agency Funds$16,499,999
Research Funds$5,384,666
State Funds$47,208,819
State General Funds$47,208,819

3657
3658

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3672 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3673 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$42,060,401

Total Funds$76,952,582$3,054,620$3,054,620$10,233$10,233$36,016$36,0163679

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Cooperative Extension
Service.
Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match
requirements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3680
3681
3682
3683
3684
3685
3686

41.4. Enterprise Innovation InstitutePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, andgovernment officials on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and toprovide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative
businesses.
Total Funds$27,963,065
Federal Funds and Grants$8,500,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$8,500,000
Other Funds$6,900,000
Agency Funds$6,900,000
State Funds$12,563,065
State General Funds$12,563,065

3674

3675
3676
3677
3678

$117,925$117,925$1,768,217$1,768,217$161,407$161,407$47,208,819$82,101,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3687 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$11,444,647

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Total Funds$26,844,647

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HB 9113688 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,$354,875$354,875$3,554$3,554$9,989$9,989$500,000$500,000$250,000$250,000$12,563,065$27,963,065

3693

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Provide funds for the Advanced Technology Development Center to fund start-ups
and leverage private funding.
Provide funds for workforce development career fellowships to improve public
private partnerships.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3694
3695
3696
3697
3698
3699
3700
3701

41.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction andoutreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.
Total Funds$1,754,993
Federal Funds and Grants$400,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$400,000
Other Funds$300,988
Agency Funds$225,000
Research Funds$75,988
State Funds$1,054,005
State General Funds$1,054,005

3689
3690
3691
3692

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3702 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3703 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$966,340

Total Funds$1,667,328$42,558$42,558

$502

$502

3707

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Forestry Cooperative
Extension.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3708
3709
3710
3711
3712
3713
3714
3715

41.6. Forestry Research
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically andenvironmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners andnatural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Total Funds$15,603,731
Federal Funds and Grants$5,620,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$5,620,000
Other Funds$6,859,243
Agency Funds$2,479,243
Research Funds$4,380,000
State Funds$3,124,488
State General Funds$3,124,488

3704
3705
3706

$1,857$1,857$42,748$42,748$1,054,005$1,754,993

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3716 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3717 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3718

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3719
3720 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Forestry Research.
3721 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,863,131

Total Funds$15,342,374$122,984$122,984$1,823$1,823$4,123$4,123$132,427$132,427$3,124,488$15,603,731

41.7. Georgia Archives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpretthe history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately
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3723
3724
3725
3726
3727

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documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling theirrecords, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.
Total Funds$5,282,487
Other Funds$869,052
Agency Funds$129,052
Records Center Storage Fee$740,000
State Funds$4,413,435
State General Funds$4,413,435
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3728
3729
3730

3731

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3732
3733 Amount appropriated in this Act

3734
3735
3736
3737
3738

State Funds$4,309,909

Total Funds$5,178,961$95,550$95,550$5,231$5,231$1,080$1,080$1,665$1,665$4,413,435$5,282,487

41.8. Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private andpublic industries through unique education, training, research, and practical applications.
Total Funds$6,202,233
Other Funds$745,488
Agency Funds$745,488
State Funds$5,456,745
State General Funds$5,456,745
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3739 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3740 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3741
3742
3743
3744

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Remove one-time funds for a rural coding program in partnership with the
Department of Education.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,221,506

Total Funds$6,966,994$174,330$174,330$1,466$1,466$4,443$4,443($945,000)($945,000)$5,456,745$6,202,233

41.9. Georgia Research AlliancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity inpublic and private universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create jobs.
Total Funds$6,887,760
3745
State Funds$6,887,760
3746
State General Funds$6,887,760
3747
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3748 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3749 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3750

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Eliminate one-time funding for an eminent scholar for sickle cell research.

3751
3752 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
3753 Provide one-time funds for a GRA Eminent Scholar for Integrated Precision
3754

Agriculture.
Provide funds for equipment and research and development infrastructure.

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State Funds$6,111,005

Total Funds$6,111,005$25,526$25,526

$325

$325

($500,000)($500,000)

$904

$904

$750,000$750,000$500,000$500,000

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3755 Amount appropriated in this Act

3756
3757
3758
3759
3760
3761
3762

$6,887,760

41.10. Georgia Tech Research InstitutePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers
affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy
research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.
Total Funds$727,407,161
Federal Funds and Grants$447,786,193
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$447,786,193
Other Funds$272,186,876
Research Funds$272,186,876
State Funds$7,434,092
State General Funds$7,434,092
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3763
3764

State Funds$5,800,798

Total Funds$725,773,867$157,802$157,802$1,013$1,013$632,230$632,230$2,888$2,888$239,361$239,361$600,000$600,000$7,434,092$727,407,161

3770

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Provide funds for the Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) tosupport advanced research in agricultural technology.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Tech ResearchInstitute.
Provide funds to provide professional development and student support for acomputer science pilot program in rural Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3771
3772
3773
3774
3775
3776
3777

41.11. Marine InstitutePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving theunique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate andundergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.
Total Funds$1,579,088
Federal Funds and Grants$367,648
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$367,648
Other Funds$118,333
Agency Funds$118,333
State Funds$1,093,107
State General Funds$1,093,107

3765
3766
3767
3768
3769

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3778 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3779 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3780

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3781
3782 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Institute.
3783 Amount appropriated in this Act

3784
3785
3786
3787
3788
3789

State Funds$974,818

Total Funds$1,460,799$66,782$66,782

$759

$759

$2,944$2,944$47,804$47,804$1,093,107$1,579,088

41.12. Marine Resources Extension Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhancecoastal environmental and economic sustainability.
Total Funds$3,218,172
Other Funds$1,540,000
Agency Funds$740,000
Research Funds$800,000
State Funds$1,678,172
State General Funds$1,678,172

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3790 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3791 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3792
3793
3794
3795

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Resources Extension
Center.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,514,456

Total Funds$3,054,456$104,350$104,350$1,265$1,265$2,444$2,444$55,657$55,657$1,678,172$3,218,172

41.13. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical
College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma,
cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.
Total Funds$43,437,882
3796
State
Funds
$43,437,882
3797
State General Funds$43,437,882
3798
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3799 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3800 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$35,902,507

Total Funds$35,902,507$2,073,988$2,073,988$3,508,036$3,508,036$1,953,351$1,953,351$43,437,882$43,437,882

3803

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Eliminate one-time matching funds for endowment gift for Medical College ofGeorgia 3+ program. (CC:No; Provide $8,708,036 for the Medical College ofGeorgia 3+ program by utilizing $5,200,000 in existing funds and increasing thestate match.)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Medical College of Georgia
Hospital and Clinics.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3804
3805
3806
3807
3808

41.14. Public Libraries
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote
literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardlessof geographic location or special needs.
Total Funds$49,738,018
Federal Funds and Grants$4,888,062
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$4,888,062
State Funds$44,849,956
State General Funds$44,849,956

3801

3802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3809 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3810 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3811
3812
3813

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for the public libraries formula based on an increase in the state
population.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

State Funds$39,648,480

Total Funds$44,536,542$2,043,473$2,043,473$34,037$34,037($485)($485)$181,619$181,619$3,091$3,0913814
3815 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Public Libraries.
3816 Increase funds for materials grants by 10 cents from $0.40 to $0.50 per capita.

$725,618$725,618$2,214,123$2,214,123

3817$44,849,956$49,738,018(CC:Increase funds for materials grants by 20 cents from $0.40 to $0.60 per
capita.)Amount appropriated in this Act

41.15. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that
require funding beyond what is provided by formula.
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3818
3819
3820

HB 911
Total Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$31,495,707$31,495,707$31,495,707

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3821 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3822 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$22,081,211

Total Funds$22,081,211$1,014,659$1,014,659$13,207$13,207$8,970$8,970$1,200,000$1,200,000$29,265$29,265$35,822$35,822$1,920,073$1,920,073$92,500$92,500$2,600,000$2,600,000$2,500,000$2,500,000$31,495,707$31,495,707

3832

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Transfer funds from the Teaching program to fund the first year of a five-year plan
to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Youth Science andTechnology Center.
Increase funds for Middle Georgia State University aviation career path program.
(CC:Yes)
Provide funds for the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at Middle Georgia State
University.
Provide funds for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia.
Provide funds for a pilot program in university summer programs to enhance
exposure for high school foster youth to postsecondary options.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3833
3834
3835
3836
3837

41.16. Regents Central OfficePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.
Total Funds$11,334,861
Other Funds$350,000
Agency Funds$350,000
State Funds$10,984,861
State General Funds$10,984,861

3823

3824
3825
3826
3827
3828
3829
3830
3831

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3838 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3839 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3840

3841
3842

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3843
3844 Amount appropriated in this Act

3845
3846
3847
3848
3849
3850
3851

State Funds$10,830,744

Total Funds$11,180,744$159,538$159,538$51,149$51,149$2,583$2,583($63,236)($63,236)$4,083$4,083$10,984,861$11,334,861

41.17. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding
marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.
Total Funds$7,340,977
Federal Funds and Grants$2,522,795
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$2,522,795
Other Funds$1,712,948
Agency Funds$1,485,123
Research Funds$227,825
State Funds$3,105,234

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State General Funds$3,105,234

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3853 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3854 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3855

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3856
3857 Amount appropriated in this Act

3858
3859
3860
3861
3862
3863
3864
3865

State Funds$2,957,045

Total Funds$7,192,788$145,447$145,447

$569

$569

$2,173$2,173$3,105,234$7,340,977

41.18. Teaching
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual
allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish andoperate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.
Total Funds$8,020,030,797
Federal Funds and Grants$1,118,147,671
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$1,118,147,671
Other Funds$4,088,026,725
Agency Funds$3,058,036,869
Research Funds$1,029,989,856
State Funds$2,813,856,401
State General Funds$2,813,856,401
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3866 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3867 Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate

3868
3869
3870

3871
3872
3873
3874
3875
3876
3877
3878
3879
3880
3881

3882
3883

to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs. (CC:Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-ofliving adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1,
2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs and reflect an update tocalculation methodology to provide greater Teaching formula fidelity.)
Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in enrollment ($99,415,344) and 0.1%
increase square footage ($460,569).
Decrease funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical
Partnership Expansion.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Provide funds to launch an online elementary education degree program at
Valdosta State University. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in the Teaching formula andeliminate the Special Institutional Fee at USG's 26 institutions.
Provide funds for merit-based scholarships to promote recruitment of ruralparaprofessionals at Valdosta State University. (CC:No)
Increase funds for year three of a three-year phase-in for increased medical
education funding.
Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match
requirements.
Provide funds to begin an elementary education degree program at Savannah State
University. (CC:Yes)
Provide funds for a virtual classroom environment to train teacher candidates atAlbany State University and Fort Valley State University. (CC:Yes)
Provide funds for the first year of a five-year plan to expand capacity for nursing
students across the university system. (CC:Yes; Fund the first year of a five-yearplan to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system in the
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program.)
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.
Increase funds for the UGA Small Business Development Center for multilingual
support. (CC:Increase funds for the UGA Small Business Development Center for
multilingual support.)

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State Funds$2,192,593,402

Total Funds$7,398,767,798$359,829$359,829$1,462,857$1,462,857($638,290)($638,290)$206,782,936$206,782,936$99,875,913$99,875,913($729,460)($729,460)$8,998,231$8,998,231$0$0$229,626,155$229,626,155$0$0$8,328,877$8,328,877$1,246,451$1,246,451

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$65,900,000$65,900,000$49,500$49,500

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3884 Amount appropriated in this Act$8,020,030,797

41.19. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University ofGeorgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock andpoultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, andintervention.
Total Funds$5,065,845
3885
State Funds$5,065,845
3886
State General Funds$5,065,845
3887
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3888
3889

State Funds$4,237,251

Total Funds$4,237,251$210,590$210,590$2,930$2,930$500,000$500,000$7,074$7,074$108,000$108,000$5,065,845$5,065,845

3894

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Provide funds to support research on cattle and poultry diseases and upgradelaboratories to improve biosafety standards.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Veterinary Medicine
Experiment Station.
Amount appropriated in this Act

3895
3896
3897
3898
3899

41.20. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine
students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals
in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.
Total Funds$27,529,313
Other Funds$27,000,000
Agency Funds$27,000,000
State Funds$529,313
State General Funds$529,313

3890
3891
3892
3893

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3900 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3901 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,3902

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

3903
3904 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$483,805

Total Funds$27,483,805$43,592$43,592

$559

$559

$1,357$1,357$529,313$27,529,313

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

3905
3906
3907
3908
3909

41.21. Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present andfuture generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes ofprejudice and inhumanity.
Total Funds$377,955
Other Funds$40,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$40,000
State Funds$337,955
State General Funds$337,955
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3910 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3911 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$304,560

Total Funds$344,560$25,217$25,217benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.

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3913

earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3914
3915 Amount appropriated in this Act$4,456$4,456$300$300$3,422$3,422$337,955$377,955

41.22. Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior
Military College and pooled expenses.
Total Funds$3,732,827
3916
State Funds$3,732,827
3917
State General Funds$3,732,827
3918
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3919 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3920 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3921
3922

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$3,514,024

Total Funds$3,514,024$223,117$223,117($4,314)($4,314)$3,732,827$3,732,827

41.23. Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades
three through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.
Total Funds$4,705,135
3923
State Funds$4,705,135
3924
State General Funds$4,705,1353925
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3926 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3927 Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
3928
3929

contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries forcertified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education.

3930
3931 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$3,657,579

Total Funds$3,657,579$6,061$6,061$776,796$776,796$107,197$107,197$157,502$157,502$4,705,135$4,705,135

41.24. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs
and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.
Total Funds$14,164,216
3932
State Funds$14,164,216
3933
State General Funds$14,164,216
3934
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3935
3936
3937

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3938
3939 Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
3940 Total Funds
3941 Federal Funds and Grants
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
3942
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State Funds$13,756,613

Total Funds$13,756,613$406,903$406,903($5,594)($5,594)$6,294$6,294$14,164,216$14,164,216$217,315,111$1,058,059$370,147
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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
3943
3944 Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
3945
3946 State Funds
Fireworks Trust Funds
3947
State General Funds
3948
Tobacco Settlement Funds
3949$687,912$2,247,671$2,247,671$214,009,381$2,722,391$210,853,207$433,783

42.1. Departmental Administration (DOR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State ofGeorgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of
Revenue.
Total Funds$13,962,829
3950
State Funds$13,962,829
3951
State General Funds$13,962,829
3952
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3953 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3954 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3955
3956

3957

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3958
3959 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$12,600,723

Total Funds$12,600,723$622,022$622,022$115,318$115,318$622,537$622,537$1,310$1,310$919$919$13,962,829$13,962,829

42.2. Forestland Protection Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation
use property and qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.
Total Funds$39,072,552
3960
State Funds$39,072,552
3961
State General Funds$39,072,552
3962
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3963 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3964 Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3965
3966 Amount appropriated in this Act

3967
3968
3969
3970
3971
3972
3973
3974

State Funds$39,072,351

Total Funds$39,072,351

$118

$118

$83

$83

$39,072,552$39,072,552

42.3. Industry Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, andconsumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
Total Funds$9,991,558
Federal Funds and Grants$370,147
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)$370,147
Other Funds$485,887
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$485,887
State Funds$9,135,524
State General Funds$8,701,741
Tobacco Settlement Funds$433,783
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

3975

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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State Funds$8,238,484

Total Funds$9,094,518

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3977
3978

3979

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

3980
3981 Amount appropriated in this Act

3982
3983
3984
3985
3986
3987

$483,154$483,154$68,318$68,318$344,335$344,335

$725

$725

$508

$508

$9,135,524$9,991,558

42.4. Local Government Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration ofstate tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.
Total Funds$7,394,193
Other Funds$420,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$420,000
State Funds$6,974,193
Fireworks Trust Funds$2,722,391
State General Funds$4,251,802
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):3988 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
3989 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
3990
3991

3992
3993
3994

3995

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Dedicate $2,722,391 in state general funds as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase
funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant
to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Dedicate $2,722,391 in state general funds, toinclude a transfer of $353,690 from the Georgia Trauma Care Network
Commission program, as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY
2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021
Session).)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$3,758,131

Total Funds$4,178,131$250,746$250,746$37,484$37,484$204,908$204,908

$313

$313

$220

$220

$2,722,391$2,722,391$6,974,193$7,394,193

42.5. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer shareof FICA to local tax officials.
Total Funds$9,033,157
3996
State Funds$9,033,157
3997
State General Funds$9,033,157
3998
42.6. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title
and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.
Total Funds$38,662,056
3999
State Funds$38,662,056
4000
State General Funds$38,662,056
4001
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4002 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$36,963,547

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FY2023

HB 9114003 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4004
4005

4006

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4007
4008 Amount appropriated in this Act

4009
4010
4011
4012
4013

$1,017,090$1,017,090$75,034$75,034$604,220$604,220$1,273$1,273$892$892$38,662,056$38,662,056

42.7. Office of Special Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities
involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed
fuels in on-road vehicles.
Total Funds$6,181,496
Federal Funds and Grants$416,081
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$416,081
State Funds$5,765,415
State General Funds$5,765,415
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4014 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4015 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$5,103,033

Total Funds$5,519,114$232,423$232,423$25,621$25,621$150,798$150,798

$317

$317

$223

$223

$253,000$253,000$5,765,415$6,181,496

4021

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for purchase of W-2 employer data from the Georgia Department ofLabor.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4022
4023
4024
4025
4026

42.8. Tax CompliancePurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect ondelinquent accounts.
Total Funds$61,448,180
Other Funds$1,341,784
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,341,784
State Funds$60,106,396
State General Funds$60,106,396

4016
4017

4018
4019
4020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4027 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4028 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4029
4030

4031

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

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State Funds$54,329,059

Total Funds$55,670,843$3,161,559$3,161,559$301,909$301,909$2,305,532$2,305,532

$82

$82

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HB 9114032 Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4033
4034 Amount appropriated in this Act$4,852$4,852$3,403$3,403$60,106,396$61,448,180

42.9. Tax Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments;
draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; anddraft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.
Total Funds$4,775,367
4035
State Funds$4,775,367
4036
State General Funds$4,775,367
4037
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4038 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4039 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4040
4041

4042
4043

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4044
4045 Amount appropriated in this Act

4046
4047
4048
4049
4050

State Funds$4,291,748

Total Funds$4,291,748$218,548$218,548$31,613$31,613$232,550$232,550

$76

$76

$489

$489

$343

$343

$4,775,367$4,775,367

42.10. Taxpayer Services
Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed inaccordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded
accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income
tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all
registration functions.
Total Funds$26,793,723
Federal Funds and Grants$271,831
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$271,831
State Funds$26,521,892
State General Funds$26,521,892
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4051
4052
4053
4054

4055

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4056
4057 Amount appropriated in this Act

Section 43: Secretary of State4058 Total Funds
4059 Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
4060
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State Funds$24,006,546

Total Funds$24,278,377$1,531,418$1,531,418$114,661$114,661$866,165$866,165$1,823$1,823$1,279$1,279$26,521,892$26,793,723$33,143,518$550,000$550,000
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Agency Funds
4062
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
4063
4064 State Funds
State General Funds
4065

4066
4067
4068
4069

$5,192,320$406,968$4,785,352$27,401,198$27,401,198

43.1. Corporations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; toissue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed
entities.
Total Funds$4,611,820
Other Funds$4,611,820
Agency Funds$406,968
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$4,204,852
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4070 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4071 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$0

Total Funds$4,204,852$0$406,968$0$4,611,820

4072

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4073
4074
4075
4076
4077
4078
4079

43.2. Elections
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary ofState by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification andcommissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens ininterpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.
Total Funds$7,816,652
Federal Funds and Grants$550,000
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$550,000
Other Funds$50,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$50,000
State Funds$7,216,652
State General Funds$7,216,652
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4080 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4081 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4082
4083

4084
4085

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4086
4087 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,928,161

Total Funds$7,528,161$168,114$168,114$14,163$14,163$104,930$104,930

$156

$156

($3,359)($3,359)$4,487$4,487$7,216,652$7,816,652

43.3. Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related toprofessional licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections ofapplicants and existing license holders.
Total Funds$3,481,167
4088
State Funds$3,481,167
4089
State General Funds$3,481,167
4090
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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4092 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,$3,115,242$3,115,242$294,200$294,200$22,673$22,673$117,136$117,136($3,750)($3,750)

4098

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer one position from the Investigations program to the Securities program tomatch program budgets with agency activities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4099
4100
4101
4102
4103

43.4. Office Administration (SOS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office ofSecretary of State and its attached agencies.
Total Funds$3,278,684
Other Funds$5,500
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$5,500State Funds$3,273,184
State General Funds$3,273,184

4093
4094

4095
4096
4097

$5,009$5,009($69,343)($69,343)$3,481,167$3,481,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4104 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4105 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$3,006,664

Total Funds$3,012,164$142,897$142,897$20,210$20,210$102,313$102,313($3,275)($3,275)$4,375$4,375$0$0$3,273,184$3,278,684

4111

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Redirect $4,064,073 in 20-year unutilized issued bonds from FY 2020 (HB 31,
Bond #355.531) to be used for the professional licensing board modernization
initiative. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

4112
4113
4114
4115
4116

43.5. Professional Licensing Boards
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all
operations of Boards which license professions.
Total Funds$8,829,200
Other Funds$400,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$400,000
State Funds$8,429,200
State General Funds$8,429,200

4106
4107

4108
4109
4110

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4117 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4118 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4119
4120

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

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State Funds$7,711,551

Total Funds$8,111,551$764,919$764,919$56,007$56,007$247,418$247,418

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4121 Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative($7,920)($7,920)$10,580$10,580($203,355)($203,355)($150,000)($150,000)$0$0$8,429,200$8,829,2004126

Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from theProfessional Licensing Boards program to the Securities program to match
program budgets with agency activities.
Eliminate one-time funds for two analysts and temporary workers to issue
temporary permits to practice nursing for the sole purpose of administering the
COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to Executive Order 01.22.21.07.
Utilize existing funds for the Board of Nursing to collect and publish data incoordination with the Governor's Office of Health Strategy and Coordination.
(CC:Yes)Amount appropriated in this Act

4127
4128
4129
4130
4131

43.6. Securities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the
Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act.
Functions under each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative
enforcement actions.
Total Funds$1,135,781
Other Funds$25,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$25,000
State Funds$1,110,781
State General Funds$1,110,781

4122
4123
4124
4125

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4132 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4133 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4134
4135

4136
4137
4138

4139

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from theProfessional Licensing Boards program and one position ($69,343) from theInvestigations program to the Securities program to match program budgets withagency activities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$706,711

Total Funds$731,711$84,057$84,057$3,496$3,496$43,353$43,353($1,388)($1,388)$1,854$1,854$272,698$272,698$1,110,781$1,135,781

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
43.7. Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia
patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low
THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.
Total Funds$908,686
4140
State Funds$908,686
4141
State
GeneralFunds$908,686
4142
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4143
4144
4145
4146

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.

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$162

$162

$5,548$5,548$908,686$908,686

4149

contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4150
4151
4152
4153
4154

43.8. Real Estate Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers andsalespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in theiradministration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.
Total Funds$3,081,528
Other Funds$100,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$100,000
State Funds$2,981,528
State General Funds$2,981,528

4148

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4155 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4156 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,4160

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4161
4162
4163
4164
4165
4166
4167
4168
4169
4170

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Lottery Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

4157
4158

4159

State Funds$2,697,371

Total Funds$2,797,371$176,520$176,520$22,145$22,145$83,618$83,618$1,874$1,874$2,981,528$3,081,528$1,162,272,794$145,309$145,309$19,382,854$19,382,854$1,142,144,631$1,017,826,070$124,318,561$600,000$600,000

44.1. College Completion Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students tocomplete remaining credential credit requirements.
Total Funds$10,000,000
4171
State
Funds
$10,000,000
4172
Lottery Funds$10,000,000
4173
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4174 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4175 Transfer funds for postsecondary gap funding grants from the Low Interest Loans
4176

program to create the College Completion Grants program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$10,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000

44.2. Commission Administration (GSFC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students withfinancial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private
colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.
Total Funds$12,925,088
4177
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4178
4179
4180
4181
4182
4183
4184
4185

HB 911
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Lottery Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments$145,309$145,309$4,593$4,593$12,175,186$12,175,186$600,000$600,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4186 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4187 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4188
4189

4190
4191

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

State Funds$9,121,633

Total Funds$9,871,535$858,239$858,239$85,107$85,107$325,848$325,848

$846

$846

($4,374)($4,374)$3,298$3,2984192
4193 Provide funds for two new compliance officer positions.
4194 Restore funds for operating expenses and increase funds for five loan servicing$161,724$161,724$1,622,865$1,622,865

4195$12,175,186$12,925,088

positions, six program specialist positions, two accounting positions, and four
contract IT developers to implement expanded and new programs. (CC:Restore
funds for operating expenses and increase funds for five loan servicing positions,
six program specialist positions, two accounting positions, and four contract IT
developers to implement expanded and new programs.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

44.3. Dual Enrollment
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study atapproved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college
credit for courses successfully completed.
Total Funds$82,801,706
4196
State Funds$82,801,706
4197
State General Funds$82,801,706
4198
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4199 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4200 Increase funds to meet the projected need. (CC:Yes; Utilize existing funds to meet4201

the projected need.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$82,801,706

Total Funds$82,801,706$0$0$82,801,706$82,801,706

44.4. Engineer Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who areengineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in
the State.
Total Funds$1,260,0004202
State Funds$1,260,0004203
State General Funds$1,260,0004204
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4205 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4206 Increase funds to provide a total of 720 awards annually. (CC:Yes)
4207 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$1,146,950

Total Funds$1,146,950$113,050$113,050$1,260,000$1,260,000

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship toattend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with theirmembership.
Total Funds$1,082,916
4208
State Funds$1,082,916
4209
State General Funds$1,082,916
4210
44.6. HERO Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of
the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses
and children of such members.
Total Funds$630,000
4211
State Funds$630,000
4212
State
GeneralFunds$630,000
4213
44.7. HOPE Grant
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or
certificate at a public postsecondary institution.
Total Funds$77,376,194
4214
State Funds$77,376,194
4215
Lottery Funds$77,376,1944216
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4217 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4218 Increase funds to expand the HOPE Career Grant to include Criminal Justice and
4219
4220
4221

Law Enforcement programs.
Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%.
Increase funds for scholarships for students enrolled in strategic high-demand
career programs. (CC:Yes; Reflect funding for high-cost instructional materials in
the Technical College System of Georgia Technical Education Program.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$71,871,435

Total Funds$71,871,435$885,422$885,422$4,619,337$4,619,337$0$0$77,376,194$77,376,194

44.8. HOPE High School Equivalency Exam
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia’s High School Equivalency Exam
recipients to pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution
located in Georgia.
Total Funds$1,345,510
4222
State Funds$1,345,510
4223
Lottery Funds$1,345,510
4224
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4225
4226

4227

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to restructure the HOPE GED program to support equivalency examcosts for eligible test takers across the state. (CC:Increase funds to restructure the
HOPE High School Equivalency Exam program to support equivalency exam costs
for eligible test takers across the state.)
Change the name of the HOPE GED program to the HOPE High School
Equivalency Exam program. (CC:Yes)
Reflect a new purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

4228
4229 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$421,667

Total Funds$421,667$923,843$923,843

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,345,510$1,345,510

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an
associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.
Total Funds$73,002,009
4230
State Funds$73,002,009
4231
Lottery Funds$73,002,009
4232
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4233 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4234 Increase funds to increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private

State Funds$68,869,820

Total Funds$68,869,820$4,132,189$4,132,189

Schools by 6%. (CC:Yes)

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4235 Amount appropriated in this Act$73,002,009

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an
associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.
Total Funds$827,927,171
4236
State Funds$827,927,171
4237
Lottery Funds$827,927,171
4238
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4239
4240
4241
4242

4243
4244
4245
4246
4247

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

State Funds$760,316,710

Total Funds$760,316,710

Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

$47,204,032$47,204,032

Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%.

$20,406,429$20,406,429

Amount appropriated in this Act$827,927,171$827,927,171

44.11. Low Interest Loans
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist withthe affordability of a college or technical college education, encourage timely persistence to theachievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service.
The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose ofthis appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).
Total Funds$24,000,000
Other Funds$8,000,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$8,000,000
State Funds$16,000,000
Lottery Funds$16,000,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4248 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4249 Transfer funds for postsecondary gap funding grants from the Low Interest Loans
4250

program to create the College Completion Grants program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$26,000,000

Total Funds$34,000,000($10,000,000)($10,000,000)$16,000,000$24,000,00044.12. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship toattend the University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with
their membership.
Total Funds$3,037,740
4251
State Funds$3,037,740
4252
State General Funds$3,037,740
4253
44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayablefinancial assistance to attend the University of North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers
Training Corps program.
Total Funds$1,113,750
4254
State Funds$1,113,7504255
State General Funds$1,113,7504256
44.14. Public Safety Memorial Grant
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children ofGeorgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who
were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public or private postsecondary
institution in the State of Georgia.
Total Funds$540,0004257
State Funds$540,000
4258
State General Funds$540,000
4259
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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students
participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages andsupports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits.
Total Funds$6,370,000
4260
State Funds$6,370,000
4261
State General Funds$6,370,000
4262

4263
4264
4265
4266
4267

44.16. Service Cancelable Loans
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized instatute including programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.
Total Funds$13,445,000
Other Funds$10,100,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$10,100,000
State Funds$3,345,000
State General Funds$3,345,000
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4268
4269

State Funds$945,000

Total Funds$945,000$260,000$360,000$700,000$700,000$1,440,000$1,440,000$0$10,000,000$3,345,000$13,445,000

4273

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to provide for recruitment andretention for full-time medical examiners employed by the Georgia Bureau of
Investigation. (CC:Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to provide
for recruitment and retention for full-time medical examiners employed by the
Georgia Bureau of Investigation.)
Increase funds to meet the projected need for the Georgia National Guard
Scholarship. (CC:Increase funds to meet the projected need for the Georgia
National Guard Scholarship.)
Provide service cancelable loans to active local or state law enforcement officers to
pursue degrees in a criminal justice or relevant social science field. (CC:Provide
service cancelable loans to active local or state law enforcement officers to pursue
degrees in a criminal justice or relevant social science field.)
Utilize $10,000,000 in other funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia
residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions.
(CC:Utilize $10,000,000 in other funds to provide service cancelable loans to
Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral healthprofessions.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

4274
4275
4276
4277
4278

44.17. Tuition Equalization Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in
Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private
postsecondary institutions.
Total Funds$24,435,328
Other Funds$1,278,261
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$1,278,261
State Funds$23,157,067
State General Funds$23,157,067

4270
4271

4272

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4279
4280
4281

4282

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Provide funds to increase the award amount from $850 to $900 per year.
(CC:Provide funds to increase the award amount from $850 to $900 per year.)Utilize one quarter of existing funds ($5,139,266) for refocusing the Tuition
Equalization Grants on high demand fields including engineering, nursing,computer science and teaching in STEM fields to fulfill workforce needs. (CC:Yes;
Fund in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 20-3-412 effective July 1, 2022.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$20,557,067

Total Funds$21,835,328$2,600,000$2,600,000$0$0$23,157,067$24,435,328

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
44.18. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia;
provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.
Total Funds$980,382
4283
State Funds$980,382
4284
State General Funds$980,382
4285
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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4286 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4287 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4288
4289
4290
4291

4292
4293
4294
4295
4296

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$890,555

Total Funds$890,555$81,774$81,774$8,519$8,519$156$156($622)($622)$980,382$980,382

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
Total Funds$45,697,213
Other Funds$45,582,213
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$45,582,213
State Funds$115,000
State General Funds$115,000
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement
System shall not exceed 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2023.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems aminimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA)
whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.
Total Funds$115,000
4297
State Funds$115,000
4298
State
GeneralFunds$115,000
4299
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4300 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4301 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for4302

benefits.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$155,000

Total Funds$155,000($40,000)($40,000)$115,000$115,000

45.2. System Administration (TRS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System ofGeorgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status andcontributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.
Total Funds$45,582,213
4303
Other Funds$45,582,213
4304
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$45,582,213
4305
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4306 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4307 Increase funds for HB 385 (2022 Session) as required by the actuary. (CC:Yes)
4308 Amount appropriated in this Act

4309
4310
4311
4312
4313
4314
4315
4316

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

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State Funds$0

Total Funds$45,582,213

$0

$0

$0

$45,582,213$1,053,680,471$169,051,630$169,051,630$370,020,452$354,105,550$15,914,902$444,300,060$444,300,060
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Other Intra-State Government Payments
4318

4319
4320
4321
4322
4323
4324
4325
4326
4327

$70,308,329$70,308,329

46.1. Adult Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adultlearners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology
skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide
oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas andtranscripts.
Total Funds$47,092,723
Federal Funds and Grants$25,354,523
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$25,354,523
Other Funds$3,391,734
Agency Funds$3,391,734
State Funds$18,333,082
State General Funds$18,333,082
Intra-State Government Transfers$13,384
Other Intra-State Government Payments$13,384
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4328 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4329 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4330
4331

4332
4333

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Adult Education.

4334
4335 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$15,187,885

Total Funds$43,947,526$1,194,164$1,194,164$83,172$83,172$196,959$196,959$7,796$7,796$3,232$3,232$1,659,874$1,659,874$18,333,082$47,092,723

46.2. Departmental Administration (TCSG)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support
the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs
and institutions.
Total Funds$8,142,648
4336
State Funds$8,142,648
4337
State General Funds$8,142,648
4338
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4339
4340
4341
4342

4343
4344

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4345
4346 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$7,432,149

Total Funds$7,432,149$411,879$411,879$71,812$71,812$221,723$221,723$1,224$1,224$1,630$1,630$2,231$2,231$8,142,648$8,142,648

46.3. Economic Development and Customized Services
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4347
4348
4349
4350
4351
4352
4353
4354
4355

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses inthe state.
Total Funds$32,184,186
Federal Funds and Grants$6,231,099
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$6,231,099
Other Funds$21,323,963
Agency Funds$21,323,963
State Funds$3,241,914
State General Funds$3,241,914
Intra-State Government Transfers$1,387,210
Other Intra-State Government Payments$1,387,210
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4356 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4357 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$3,048,197

Total Funds$31,990,469$145,345$145,345$14,920$14,920$27,039$27,039$6,137$6,137$276$276$3,241,914$32,184,1864362

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4363
4364
4365
4366
4367
4368
4369
4370
4371

46.4. Workforce Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability ofGeorgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promoteeconomic growth and development.
Total Funds$99,037,933
Federal Funds and Grants$89,347,236
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$89,347,236
Other Funds$11,029
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$11,029
State Funds$9,133,668
State General Funds$9,133,668
Intra-State Government Transfers$546,000
Other Intra-State Government Payments$546,000

4358
4359

4360
4361

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4372 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4373 Provide funds to establish the High-Demand Career Initiatives Program andState Funds$0

Total Funds$89,904,265$1,275,000$1,275,000

4374$7,214,962$7,214,962$643,706$643,706$0$0$9,133,668$99,037,933

4375

expand apprenticeship programs across the state. (CC:Provide funds to establish
the High-Demand Career Initiatives Program and expand apprenticeshipprograms across the state.)
Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to theTechnical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at
TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order toreduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total
Funds: $63,219,864)
Provide funds for customized recruitment for workforce to support the state's
expanding electric vehicle industry.
Reflect a change in the program name and program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

4376
4377 Amount appropriated in this Act

46.5. Quick Start
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing anddelivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when
they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remaincompetitive in the global marketplace.
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4378
4379
4380
4381
4382

HB 911
Total Funds
Other Funds
Agency Funds
State Funds
State General Funds$22,489,311$2,121$2,121$22,487,190$22,487,190

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4383
4384
4385
4386

4387
4388

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4389
4390 Provide funds for design of a new Quick Start training center.
4391 Provide funds for customized training and recruitment operations to support theState Funds$10,280,117

Total Funds$10,282,238$378,257$378,257$60,516$60,516$129,510$129,510$3,744$3,744$1,857$1,857$285$285$6,250,000$6,250,000$5,382,904$5,382,904$22,487,190$22,489,311

4392

expansion of the electric vehicle industry in Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4393
4394
4395
4396
4397
4398
4399
4400
4401
4402

46.6. Technical Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development throughcertificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs
for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education
or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.
Total Funds$844,733,670
Federal Funds and Grants$48,118,772
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$48,118,772
Other Funds$345,291,605
Agency Funds$329,387,732
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$15,903,873
State Funds$382,961,558
State General Funds$382,961,558
Intra-State Government Transfers$68,361,735
Other Intra-State Government Payments$68,361,735
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4403 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4404 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4405
4406

4407
4408
4409
4410
4411
4412

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds to reflect a 10.1% decrease in enrollment (($24,049,541)) andincrease funds to reflect a 3.2% increase in square footage ($641,610).
Provide funds to restore the austerity reduction and expand instruction of Allied
Health, Commercial Truck Driving, and Manufacturing programs in strategic
locations to support critical workforce needs across the state.
Provide funds for major repairs and renovations.

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State Funds$307,988,592

Total Funds$769,760,704$24,971,474$24,971,474$2,215,624$2,215,624$5,187,862$5,187,862$237,837$237,837$154,020$154,020$63,035$63,035($23,407,931)($23,407,931)$33,369,568$33,369,568$22,500,000$22,500,000

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4414
4415
4416

4417
4418
4419
4420
4421
4422
4423
4424
4425
4426
4427
4428

4429
4430
4431
4432
4433
4434
4435

Session).
Increase funds to recognize high cost instructional programs. (CC:Increase funds
to recognize high cost instructional materials.)
Provide funds to expand aviation technician programs at colleges statewide to meetincreasing aviation workforce demands.
Amount appropriated in this Act$4,793,500$4,793,500$2,693,957$2,693,957$2,194,020$2,194,020$382,961,558$844,733,670

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
Total Funds$3,809,389,494
Federal Funds and Grants$1,607,707,398
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$1,514,696,029
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$93,011,369
Other Funds$98,044,213
Agency Funds$19,741,115
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$78,303,098
State Funds$2,103,637,883
Georgia Transit Trust Funds$15,927,600
Motor Fuel Funds$1,986,741,049
State General Funds$36,958,063
Transportation Trust Funds$64,011,171
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning andBudget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting andexecution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues
actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of
Administrative Services.
b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation orbalances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning andBudget.
c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine thecollection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection
costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds
appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed
such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.
d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall bein addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX,Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.
e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.
47.1. Airport Aid
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenanceof Georgia's Airports.
Total Funds$72,874,942
Federal Funds and Grants$46,509,284
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$46,509,284
Other Funds$6,233
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,233
State Funds$26,359,425
State General Funds$26,359,425
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4436 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4437 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
4438
4439

4440

the Airport Aid program.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Airport Aid. (CC:No)
Dedicate $16,359,425 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds toreflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Recognize $17,359,425 in state
general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia
Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority,
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the Transit Program incompliance with HB 511 (2021 Session).)Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

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State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$17,359,425$63,874,942

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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4442 Amount appropriated in this Act

4443
4444
4445
4446
4447
4448
4449

$9,000,000$9,000,000$26,359,425$72,874,942

47.2. Capital Construction Projects
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road constructionand enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
Total Funds$1,829,548,911
Federal Funds and Grants$862,452,699
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) $862,452,699
Other Funds$55,300,430
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$55,300,430
State Funds$911,795,782
Motor Fuel Funds$911,795,782
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4450 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4451 Increase funds for construction projects.
4452 Amount appropriated in this Act

4453
4454
4455
4456
4457
4458
4459

State Funds$897,079,413

Total Funds$1,814,832,542$14,716,369$14,716,369$911,795,782$1,829,548,911

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenanceprojects.
Total Funds$427,538,741
Federal Funds and Grants$281,600,000
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) $281,600,000
Other Funds$350,574
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$350,574
State Funds$145,588,167
Motor Fuel Funds$145,588,167
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4460 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4461 Increase funding for resurfacing projects.
4462 Dedicate funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021 collections ofState Funds$60,200,000

Total Funds$342,150,574$19,134,607$19,134,607$66,253,560$66,253,560$145,588,167$427,538,741

4463

Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021
Session). (CC:Replace Transportation Trust Funds with motor fuel funds.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

4464
4465
4466
4467
4468

47.4. Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, andtraffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate
information for planning and public awareness needs.
Total Funds$12,105,371
Federal Funds and Grants$9,043,897
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$9,043,897
State Funds$3,061,474
Motor Fuel Funds$3,061,474
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4469 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4470 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4471

4472

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (CC:Increase funds forvacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees'
Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave
withdrawal.)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,831,687

Total Funds$11,875,584$67,503$67,503$162,284$162,284$3,061,474$12,105,371

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4473
4474
4475
4476
4477
4478
4479

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's
roads and bridges and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportationsuch as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.
Total Funds$89,690,480
Federal Funds and Grants$10,839,823
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$10,839,823
Other Funds$398,970
Agency Funds$398,970
State Funds$78,451,687
Motor Fuel Funds$78,451,687
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4480 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4481 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4482

4483

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (CC:Increase funds forvacancies, recruitment, and retention; to reflect a change in the Employees'
Retirement System employer contribution rate; and to allow for annual leave
withdrawal.)Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$72,293,125

Total Funds$83,531,918$3,103,291$3,103,291$3,055,271$3,055,271$78,451,687$89,690,480

47.6. Intermodal
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenanceof Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamlessstatewide transportation system.
Total Funds$04484
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4485 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4486 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
4487
4488
4489

the Ports and Waterways program.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Airport Aid program.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Rail program.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Transit program.

4490 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$31,744,570

Total Funds$125,388,171($1,328,431)($1,328,431)($17,359,425)($63,874,942)($1,301,626)($2,006,180)($11,755,088)($58,178,618)$0$047.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local
governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local
Road Assistance Program.
Total Funds$200,888,789
4491
State
Funds
$200,888,789
4492
Motor Fuel Funds$200,888,789
4493
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4494 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4495 Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect 10% ofState Funds$196,003,696

Total Funds$196,003,696$4,885,093$4,885,093$200,888,789$200,888,789

4496

projected motor fuel revenues.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4497
4498
4499
4500
4501
4502

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local
governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Total Funds$62,002,378
Federal Funds and Grants$51,655,917
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$51,655,917
Other Funds$6,000,000
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,000,000
State Funds$4,346,461

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4503

4504
4505
4506
4507
4508

HB 911
Motor Fuel Funds$4,346,461

47.9. Planning
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement
program and the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies,
planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing oftransportation.
Total Funds$25,419,421
Federal Funds and Grants$22,772,795
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$22,772,795
State Funds$2,646,626
Motor Fuel Funds$2,646,626
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4509 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4510 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4511

4512

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (CC:Increase funds forvacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees'
Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave
withdrawal.)Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a strategy development initiative forregional transportation planning.

4513 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$2,857,098

Total Funds$25,629,893$64,648$64,648$224,880$224,880($500,000)($500,000)$2,646,626$25,419,421

47.10. Ports and Waterways
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and maintenanceof Georgia's Ports and Waterways.
Total Funds$1,379,737
4514
State Funds$1,379,737
4515
State General Funds$1,379,737
4516
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4517
4518
4519
4520

4521
4522
4523

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Ports and Waterways program.
Dedicate $1,358,395 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect
FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Recognize $1,379,737 in state
general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia
Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority,
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the Transit Program incompliance with HB 511 (2021 Session).)Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

4524
4525 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
4526 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$16,811$16,811$4,368$4,368$8,628$8,628$157$157$1,328,431$1,328,431

$0

$0

$0

$0

$21,342$21,342$1,379,737$1,379,737

47.11. Program Delivery Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation
infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way,completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts,
and certifying completed projects.
Total Funds$177,741,908
4527
Federal Funds and Grants$53,642,990
4528
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4529
4530
4531
4532
4533

HB 911
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds$53,642,990$1,098,619$1,098,619$123,000,299$123,000,299

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4534
4535
4536

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (CC:Increase funds forvacancies, recruitment, and retention; to reflect a change in the Employees'
Retirement System employer contribution rate; and to allow for annual leave
withdrawal.)

4537 Amount appropriated in this Act

4538
4539
4540
4541
4542
4543
4544

State Funds$105,002,720

Total Funds$159,744,329$6,742,484$6,742,484$11,255,095$11,255,095$123,000,299$177,741,908

47.12. RailPurpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and maintenanceof Georgia's Rail.
Total Funds$9,923,455
Federal Funds and Grants$616,315
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$616,315
Other Funds$88,239
Agency Funds$88,239
State Funds$9,218,901
State General Funds$9,218,901
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4545 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4546 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4547
4548

4549
4550
4551
4552
4553

4554
4555

4556
4557

4558

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Rail program.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state railroad clearing.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for security improvements to state-owned railline facilities.
Dedicate $444,281 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect
FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Recognize $1,218,901 in state
general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia
Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority,
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the Transit Program incompliance with HB 511 (2021 Session).)Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
The department is directed to prepare the plan for the FY 2024 distribution ofrevenues collected on the sale of fuel for use exclusively in the operation of
locomotives to be expended to freight and logistics projects located on orconnected to publicly owned roads pursuant to HB 588 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards tohelp reduce truck traffic on state highways. (CC:Increase funds to upgrade
shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state
highways.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$0

Total Funds$0$16,694$16,694$2,088$2,088$9,698$9,698$175$175$1,301,626$2,006,180($75,000)($75,000)($50,000)($50,000)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$13,620$13,620$8,000,000$8,000,000$9,218,901$9,923,455

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4559
4560
4561
4562
4563
4564
4565
4566

HB 911

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained statetransportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions andmaintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of thisappropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency
operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.
Total Funds$481,896,757
Federal Funds and Grants$11,577,366
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$11,577,366
Other Funds$8,578,904
Agency Funds$642,602
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$7,936,302
State Funds$461,740,487
Motor Fuel Funds$461,740,487
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4567 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4568 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funding for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

4569
4570 Amount appropriated in this Act

4571
4572
4573
4574
4575
4576
4577
4578
4579

State Funds$430,892,701

Total Funds$451,048,971$13,113,172$13,113,172$17,734,614$17,734,614$461,740,487$481,896,757

47.14. Traffic Management and Control
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system
statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity onor adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway
Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, andconducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.
Total Funds$157,016,303
Federal Funds and Grants$76,260,542
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)$76,110,542
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$150,000
Other Funds$25,534,484
Agency Funds$18,611,304
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$6,923,180
State Funds$55,221,277
Motor Fuel Funds$55,221,277
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4580
4581

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funding for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

4582
4583 Amount appropriated in this Act

4584
4585
4586
4587
4588
4589
4590
4591

State Funds$50,022,611

Total Funds$151,817,637$1,701,801$1,701,801$3,496,865$3,496,865$55,221,277$157,016,303

47.15. Transit
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and maintenanceof Georgia's Transit.
Total Funds$64,035,149
Federal Funds and Grants$45,735,770
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$45,735,770
Other Funds$687,760
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$687,760
State Funds$17,611,619
Georgia Transit Trust Funds$15,927,600
Transportation Trust Funds$1,684,019
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4592 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

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HB 9114593 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4594
4595

4596
4597
4598
4599

4600

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish
the Transit program.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding to contract with consultant to assist in
development of freight and logistics in conjunction with the Georgia Commission
on Freight and Logistics.
Dedicate $3,960,919 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect
FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Dedicate $1,684,019 in state generalfunds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel
Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session) and$1,230,490 in Transit Trust Funds and reduce funds.)
Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Transit Trust Funds and increase
funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB 511(2021 Session). (CC:Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Transit TrustFunds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session) to be utilized for rural transit initiatives($2,812,355) and transit priorities ($11,884,755).)
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

4601
4602 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
4603 Amount appropriated in this Act$42,669$42,669$7,948$7,948$32,082$32,082

$580

$580

$11,755,088$58,178,618($1,000,000)($1,000,000)($351,479)($351,479)$7,058,662$7,058,662$0$0$66,069$66,069$17,611,619$64,035,149

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
47.16. Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority
Total Funds
4604
State Funds
4605
Transportation Trust Funds
4606$13,062,237$13,062,237$13,062,237

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4607 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4608 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$12,824,445

Total Funds$12,824,445$160,508$160,508$68,402$68,402$8,882$8,882$0$0$13,062,237$13,062,237

4612

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Dedicate $12,996,296 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds toreflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes; Dedicate $13,062,237 in state
general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections ofHotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021
Session).)Amount appropriated in this Act

4613
4614
4615
4616
4617

47.17. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other financeinstruments and for operations.
Total Funds$184,264,915
Federal Funds and Grants$135,000,000
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) $135,000,000
State Funds$49,264,915
Transportation Trust Funds$49,264,915

4609

4610
4611

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):State Funds
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4619 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in debt service.
4620 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to establish the Financing Strategy for

4622

Tolling Resilience (FSTR) Guaranteed Revenue Bond (GRB) Debt Service
Reserve Fund to strategically restructure debt obligations to leverage favorable
interest rates and provide flexibility for future projects.
Dedicate $49,264,915 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds toreflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees
pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

4623
4624
4625
4626
4627
4628
4629
4630

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

4621$88,066,990$223,066,990($2,075)($2,075)($38,800,000)($38,800,000)$0$0$49,264,915$184,264,915$53,360,361$24,210,246$24,210,246$3,215,491$2,640,628$574,863$25,934,624$25,934,624

48.1. Departmental Administration (DVS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects ofdepartment operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing,supply, mail, records management, and information technology.
Total Funds$2,031,065
4631
State Funds$2,031,065
4632
State General Funds$2,031,065
4633
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4634 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4635 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4636
4637

4638

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4639
4640 Amount appropriated in this Act

4641
4642
4643
4644
4645

State Funds$1,849,338

Total Funds$1,849,338$109,274$109,274$15,291$15,291$72,633$72,633($15,095)($15,095)($376)($376)$2,031,065$2,031,065

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans
who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.
Total Funds$2,291,051
Federal Funds and Grants$327,896
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$327,896
State Funds$1,963,155
State General Funds$1,963,155
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4646 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4647 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4648
4649

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-of-

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State Funds$1,751,988

Total Funds$2,079,884$117,680$117,680$7,878$7,878$34,089$34,089

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living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Utilize $1,000,000 to establish a veterans' cemetery in Augusta, Richmond County
pursuant to HR 77 (2021 Session). (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for one grounds maintenance technician at the Georgia Veterans
Memorial Cemetery at Glennville.
Reflect a change in the program name from Veterans Cemetery to Veterans
Cemeteries. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

4654
4655
4656
4657
4658
4659
4660
4661

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed
Georgia war veterans.
Total Funds$39,684,291
Federal Funds and Grants$23,128,424
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$23,128,424
Other Funds$3,215,491
Agency Funds$2,640,628
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$574,863
State Funds$13,340,376
State General Funds$13,340,376

4650
4651
4652

$0

$0

$51,520$51,520$0$0$1,963,155$2,291,051

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4662 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4663 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4664

4665

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined
contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

4666 Amount appropriated in this Act

4667
4668
4669
4670
4671

State Funds$12,032,400

Total Funds$38,376,315$1,289,917$1,289,917$10,389$10,389$7,670$7,670$13,340,376$39,684,291

48.4. Veterans Benefits
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, andsurvivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families
about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they
are entitled.
Total Funds$9,353,954
Federal Funds and Grants$753,926
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified$753,926
State Funds$8,600,028
State General Funds$8,600,028
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4672 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4673 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
4674
4675

4676
4677
4678

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Utilize existing funds from consolidation of field service offices to open a field
service office in the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Pickens County.
(CC:Yes)
Increase funds for a director of suicide prevention and outreach specializing inveterans' mental health issues.

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State Funds$7,319,749

Total Funds$8,073,675$847,295$847,295$63,467$63,467$259,651$259,651($4,634)($4,634)$0$0$114,500$114,500

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4679 Amount appropriated in this Act$9,353,954

4680
4681
4682
4683
4684

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
State General Funds

4685
4686
4687
4688
4689

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in
the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.
Total Funds$14,641,319
Other Funds$308,353
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$308,353
State Funds$14,332,966
State General Funds$14,332,966$21,043,189$373,832$373,832$20,669,357$20,669,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):4690 Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
4691 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,

State Funds$13,037,011

Total Funds$13,345,364$745,392$745,392$110,456$110,456$433,127$433,127$6,980$6,980$14,332,966$14,641,319

4695

benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

4696
4697
4698
4699
4700

49.2. Board Administration (SBWC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers'
Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive,and effective.
Total Funds$6,401,870
Other Funds$65,479
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified$65,479
State Funds$6,336,391
State General Funds$6,336,391

4692
4693

4694

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4701
4702
4703
4704

4705

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time,
benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency
recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours ofearned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate
to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS
employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring
employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative
Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4706
4707 Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds$6,069,220

Total Funds$6,134,699$138,953$138,953$28,643$28,643$95,820$95,820$1,809$1,809$1,946$1,946$6,336,391$6,401,870

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4708 Total Funds
4709 Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
4710
4711 State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
4712
State General Funds
4713
Transportation Trust Funds
4714

4715
4716
4717
4718
4719
4720
4721

$1,251,324,233$16,846,588$16,846,588$1,234,477,645$22,146,832$1,125,716,114$86,614,699

50.1. GO Bonds Issued
Total Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds
Transportation Trust Funds$1,164,284,772$16,846,588$16,846,588$1,147,438,184$22,146,832$1,038,676,653$86,614,699

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4722
4723
4724
4725
4726

4727

4728

4729

4730

4731

4732

4733

4734
4735

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new
bonds.
Reduce funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect savings
associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.
Increase funds for debt service. (CC:No)
Redirect $390,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2020 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 31,
Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for
local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $455,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2021 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB
793, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for
local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $75,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2020 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program – Low Wealth(HB 31, Bond #355.103) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $4,520,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2019 for the State Boardof Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program – Regular
Advance (HB 684, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $1,150,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2018 for the State Boardof Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program – Regular
Advance (HB 44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay
Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $890,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2017 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB
751, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for
local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $825,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2016 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 76,
Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for
local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Redirect $2,485,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2016 for the State Board of
Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 76,
Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for
local school construction, statewide. (CC:Yes)
Replace $2,715,761 in state general funds with Transportation Trust Funds.
(CC:Yes)
Replace $83,547,459 in motor fuel funds with Transportation Trust Funds for debt
service on road and bridges. (CC:Yes; Replace $83,898,938 in motor fuel fundswith Transportation Trust Funds for debt service on road and bridges.)

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State Funds$1,091,131,620

Total Funds$1,107,978,208$102,693,456$102,693,456($46,386,892)($46,386,892)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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HB 9114736 Redirect $4,064,073 in 20-year unutilized issued bonds from FY 2020 for the4737

Secretary of State (HB 31, Bond #355.531) to be used for the professional
licensing board modernization initiative. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act$0$0$1,147,438,184$1,164,284,772

50.2. GO Bonds New
Total Funds
4738
State Funds
4739
State General Funds
4740$87,039,461$87,039,461$87,039,461

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (asamended):

4741
4742

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new
bonds.
Increase funds for debt service.

State Funds$102,693,456

Total Funds$102,693,456($102,693,456)($102,693,456)$87,039,461$87,039,461
4743$87,039,461$87,039,461
4744 Amount appropriated in this Act
Bond Financing Appropriated:
4745 [Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,920,908 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of
Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $45,805,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4746 [Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $3,621,308 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of
Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $42,305,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4747 [Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $16,847,792 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of
Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $196,820,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4748 [Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $236,684 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of
Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county andindependent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $2,765,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4749 [Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $1,210,222 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,230,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
4750 [Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4751 [Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4752 [Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $2,465,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $28,800,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
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HB 9114753 [Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4754 [Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4755 [Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $3,368,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $37,100,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4756 [Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $2,778,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $30,600,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4757 [Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $789,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,700,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4758 [Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4759 [Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $984,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,500,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4760 [Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $642,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4761 [Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
4762 [Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $239,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
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4763

4764

4765

4766

4767

4768

4769

4770

4771

4772

4773

HB 911of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $816,842 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,530,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $350,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,100,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,112,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $81,320 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $119,840 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties,municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems,
through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, theinstruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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HB 9114774 [Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4775 [Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $539,280 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board ofTrustees of the Georgia Military College by means of the acquisition, construction, development,
extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,
equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through theissuance of not more than $6,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instrumentsof which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
4776 [Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $775,432 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,540,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4777 [Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $2,588,708 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $28,510,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4778 [Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $142,556 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,570,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4779 [Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $675,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,920,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4780 [Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $432,718 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,870,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4781 [Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $505,609 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,185,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4782 [Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $367,926 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,590,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
4783 [Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
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4784

4785

4786

4787

4788

4789

4790

4791

4792

HB 911property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty
months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $376,366 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,145,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $118,014 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $510,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $214,856 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,510,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $403,604 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,715,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $1,027,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $619,744 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,240,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.

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HB 9114793 [Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $323,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
4794 [Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
4795 [Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $1,181,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,800,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4796 [Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $300,820 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
4797 [Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $300,820 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
4798 [Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4799 [Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4800 [Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $2,651,460 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $30,975,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4801 [Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $14,350,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $167,650,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4802 [Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $176,336 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission by meansof the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,060,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
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HB 9114803 [Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $125,404 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,465,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4804 [Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $907,360 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia
Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal
corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water orsewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste
facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $10,600,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4805 [Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $331,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,875,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4806 [Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $81,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $950,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4807 [Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.
4808 [Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $1,593,872 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,620,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4809 [Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of
Natural Resources for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Lake Lanier Islands
Development Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,
enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or
facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of
not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of whichshall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
4810 [Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $1,072,568 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,530,000 in principal amount ofGeneral Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundredand forty months.
4811 [Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $7,536,400 is specifically appropriated for the Department of
Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia
Convention Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,
enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or
facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of
not more than $83,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of whichshall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
4812 [Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $184,896 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of theacquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,
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HB 911property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or
useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,160,000 in principal amountof General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two
hundred and forty months.
4813 [Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $268,768 is specifically appropriated for the purpose offinancing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition,
construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,
highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful inconnection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,960,000 in principal amount of General
Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty
months.

4814 Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or ReinstatedReserved.
4815 Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, thefollowing salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicablecompensation and performance management plans as provided by law:1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $5,000 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to aneffective date of July 1, 2022.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an
amount of $5,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A.
§ 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. § 457-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $5,000 for otherdepartment heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1,
2022.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items,(a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education
through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is inaddition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on theteacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without
limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to
the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of
Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1,
2022;(b) To provide for a 5.4% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.4%
increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.4% increase for school nurses; and a
5.4% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for thisparagraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistantteachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated
according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time,
benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board ofRegents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians
funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board ofRegents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, fulltime, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia.
The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
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8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address
employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations statedabove to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Prosecuting Attorneys, Superior Courts, Department
of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Georgia Emergency
Management and Homeland Security, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges, Department of Juvenile Justice, Environmental
Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council,
Department of Public Health, and the Department of Public Safety. The amount for this item iscalculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
4816 Section 53: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money
equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies
collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
4817 Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of theState of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department,
agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in eachyear under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of theState and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid
constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within
this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are
insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds
appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such
deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
4818 Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most
specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The
appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at thebroadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program
Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence,"Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically
identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including
in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on thepage, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations ofIntra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, andthe broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of theappropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears
immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for
information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in
Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
4819 Section 56: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds orother funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source andthe general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically
identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds
or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shallnot permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it foradministrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind,and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriationof a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program
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if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the otherprograms to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in programappropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, theadditional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program towhich it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance
Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the Department of Transportation,
the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, andeach such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of theamount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fundsource for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the statedtotal in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be
exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available
for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" programsof the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for eachprogram shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additionalamount of 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, theappropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in
the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source forthe three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fundsource which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE High School Equivalency Exam,""HOPE Scholarships – Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships – Public Schools" programs of the
Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for eachprogram shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additionalamount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, theappropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in
the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source forthe four programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fundsource which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
PART II

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without
such approval.
PART IIIAll laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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