HB 1153: BUDGET SPECIAL PROVISIONS; SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS; TRANSFERS; PROTOCOL FUNDS

Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfers of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund with a cap of $7,000 for each state principal department.  Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the 4th quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.  Authorizes the Governor to use program savings and available funds for the purpose of temporarily maintaining critical federally funded state programs and positions.  Authorizes the transfer of an amount in excess of the requirements of the State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund to the general fund.  (CD1)