Bill Text: PA HB1417 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Adding a new abbreviation; increasing and decreasing certain State appropriations and certain Federal appropriations; and adding new Federal appropriations.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-05-04 - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS [HB1417 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HB1417-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1739
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1417 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY D. EVANS, MAY 4, 2009
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, MAY 4, 2009
AN ACT
Amending the act of July 4, 2008 (P.L. , No.38A), entitled "An
act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the
Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the
Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the
fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, for certain
institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills
incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008; to provide appropriations from the
State Lottery Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance
Fund, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores
Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust
Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the
Tuition Payment Fund, the Banking Department Fund, the
Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology
Development Authority Fund and the Tobacco Settlement Fund to
the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the
Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial
Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30,
2009; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund
for the fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, for the
proper operation of the several departments of the
Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to
spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the
appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of
the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining
unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008;
to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and
State funds from the General Fund for the Executive,
Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth for
the fiscal year July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, and for the
payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007," adding a new
abbreviation; increasing and decreasing certain State
appropriations and certain Federal appropriations; and adding
new Federal appropriations.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 103 of the act of July 4, 2008 (P.L. ,
No.38A), known as the General Appropriation Act of 2008, is
amended to read:
Section 103. Abbreviations.--The following abbreviations
when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in
this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"ARC." Appalachian Regional Commission.
"ARRA." American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"BG." Block grant.
"CCDFBG." Child Care and Development Fund Block Grant.
"CSBG." Community Services Block Grant.
"DCSI." Drug Control and Systems Improvement Formula Grant
Program.
"DFSC." Drug Free Schools and Communities Act.
"DOE." Department of Energy.
"EEOC." Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
"EPA." Environmental Protection Agency.
"ESEA." Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
"FEMA." Federal Emergency Management Agency.
"FTA." Federal Transit Administration.
"HUD." Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"LIHEABG." Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Block Grant.
"LSTA." Library Services and Technology Act.
"MCHSBG." Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant.
"MHSBG." Mental Health Services Block Grant.
"MR." Mental Retardation.
"PHHSBG." Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.
"RSAT." Residential Substance Abuse Treatment.
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"SABG." Substance Abuse Block Grant.
"SCDBG." Small Communities Development Block Grant.
"SDA." Service Delivery Area.
"SSBG." Social Services Block Grant.
"TANFBG." Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block
Grant.
"VA." Veterans' Administration.
"WIA." Workforce Investment Act.
"WIC." Women, Infants and Children Program.
Section 2. As much of section 202 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for the Council on the Arts is amended
to read:
Section 202. Executive Offices.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Executive Offices: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for the Council on the Arts:
(1) "National Endowment for the Arts - Administration."
[Federal appropriation...... 240,000]
Federal appropriation...... 280,000
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Section 3. As much of section 208 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for emergency food assistance is
amended and the section is amended by adding a Federal
appropriation to read:
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Section 208. Department of Agriculture.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for general government operations:
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(5) "Emergency Food Assistance."
[Federal appropriation...... 3,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 5,000,000
In addition to the specific amounts appropriated herein, all other moneys received from the Federal Government for emergency food assistance are hereby appropriated to such program.
* * *
(23) "ARRA - Aquaculture Assistance."
Federal appropriation...... 1,900,000
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Section 4. As much of section 209 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for housing and redevelopment are
amended by adding Federal appropriations to read:
Section 209. Department of Community and Economic Development.--The following amounts
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are appropriated to the Department of Community and Economic Development: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for housing and redevelopment:
* * *
(5) "SCDBG - Neighborhood Stabilization Program."
Federal appropriation...... 59,800,000
(6) "SCDBG - Neighborhood Stabilization Program - Administration."
Federal appropriation...... 200,000
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Section 5. As much of section 212 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for special education, the State and
Federal appropriations for early intervention services and the
Federal appropriation for school food services are amended and
the section is amended by adding Federal appropriations to read:
Section 212. Department of Education.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Education: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for special education:
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(1) "Individuals with Disabilities Education - Local."
[Federal appropriation...... 409,172,000]
Federal appropriation...... 622,762,000
For payments for early intervention services.
[State appropriation....... 185,133,000]
State appropriation....... 177,885,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for payments for early intervention services:
(1) "Individuals with Disabilities Education."
[Federal appropriation...... 14,978,000]
Federal appropriation...... 22,226,000
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for school food services:
(1) "Food and Nutrition - Local."
[Federal appropriation...... 440,712,000]
Federal appropriation...... 444,077,000
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated for basic education:
* * *
(2) "ESEA - Title I - Local."
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[Federal appropriation...... 625,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 824,388,000
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(12) "ARRA - Education for Homeless Children and Youth."
Federal appropriation...... 3,000,000
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Section 6. As much of section 213 of the act as relates to
certain Federal appropriations for environmental program
management are amended to read:
Section 213. Department of Environmental Protection.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Environmental Protection: Federal State
* * *
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for environmental program management:
* * *
(17) "Survey Studies."
[Federal appropriation...... 3,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 3,500,000
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(20) "State Energy Program (SEP)."
[Federal appropriation...... 4,951,000]
Federal appropriation...... 71,951,000
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Section 7. As much of section 215 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for State health centers and the State
and Federal appropriations for maternal and child health are
amended to read:
Section 215. Department of Health.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Health: Federal State
* * *
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for the State health care centers:
(1) "Disease Control Immunization Program - Project Grants."
[Federal appropriation...... 11,571,000]
Federal appropriation...... 12,648,000
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For maternal and child health services.
[State appropriation....... 2,473,000]
State appropriation....... 2,360,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for maternal and child health:
(1) "MCH Lead Poisoning Prevention and Abatement."
[Federal appropriation...... 1,975,000]
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Federal appropriation...... 2,050,000
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(3) "Special Supplemental Food Service Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)." In addition to the specific amounts appropriated herein, all other moneys received from the Federal Government for the Special Supplemental Food Service Program for Women, Infants and Children are hereby appropriated to the program.
[Federal appropriation...... 198,466,000]
Federal appropriation...... 211,839,000
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(6) "Environmental Assessment - Child Lead Poisoning."
[Federal appropriation...... 234,000]
Federal appropriation...... 264,000
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(8) "Screening Newborns."
[Federal appropriation...... 648,000]
Federal appropriation...... 731,000
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Section 8. As much of section 217 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriation for general government operations and
employment services are amended to read:
Section 217. Department of Labor and Industry.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department
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of Labor and Industry: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for general government operations:
(1) "Workforce Investment Act - Administration."
[Federal appropriation...... 11,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 13,500,000
(2) "Community Service and Corps."
[Federal appropriation...... 10,067,000]
Federal appropriation...... 11,067,000
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated for employment services:
* * *
(2) "Reed Act - Employment Services and Unemployment Insurance."(a) For administrative expenses of the public employment offices and unemployment insurance program, including staff and related costs to provide reemployment services to unemployment claimants to enhance the public employment service and PA CareerLink service delivery systems
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and to train and give technical assistance and professional development to staff who deliver employment and workforce services.(b) For administrative expenses of unemployment insurance program, including improvements to the unemployment insurance program's information processing and telecommunications systems and applications; staffing; service contracts and technology to address the unemployment compensation program appeals workload; and interest payments on loans.
[Federal appropriation...... 200,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 209,800,000
(3) "WIA - Adult Employment and Training."
[Federal appropriation...... 60,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 73,500,000
(4) "WIA - Youth Employment and Training."
[Federal appropriation...... 52,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 86,000,000
(5) "WIA - Statewide Activities."
[Federal appropriation...... 23,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 28,000,000
(6) "WIA - Dislocated Workers."
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[Federal appropriation...... 109,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 127,000,000
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Section 9. As much of section 219 of the act as relates to
the Federal appropriations for general government operations and
county administration, the State appropriations for the Medicare
drug program for special pharmaceutical services and for certain
extraordinary costs and the State and Federal appropriations for
child support enforcement, mental health services, State centers
for mentally retarded, medical assistance payments, intermediate
care facilities/MR, early intervention services, children and
youth programs and services to persons with disabilities are
amended to read:
Section 219. Department of Public Welfare.--The following sums are appropriated to the Department of Public Welfare: Federal State
* * *
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for general government operations:
* * *
(14) "Medical Assistance Infrastructure."
[Federal appropriation...... 825,000]
Federal appropriation...... 3,064,000
* * *
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum
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appropriated for Statewide operations relating to county administration:
* * *
(4) "Ryan White - Statewide."
[Federal appropriation...... 258,000]
Federal appropriation...... 325,000
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For child support enforcement.
[State appropriation....... 15,742,000]
State appropriation....... 13,307,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for child support enforcement:
(1) "Child Support Enforcement Program - Title IV-D."
[Federal appropriation...... 138,025,000]
Federal appropriation...... 143,805,000
* * *
For mental health services, including grants to counties exclusive of capital improvements. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase for community services.
[State appropriation....... 732,665,000]
State appropriation....... 727,203,000
The following Federal amounts are
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appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for mental health services:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Mental Health."
[Federal appropriation...... 211,902,000]
Federal appropriation...... 217,364,000
* * *
(8) "Mental Health Data Infrastructure."
[Federal appropriation...... 150,000]
Federal appropriation...... 169,000
* * *
For State centers for the mentally retarded.
[State appropriation....... 103,187,000]
State appropriation....... 83,123,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for the State centers for the mentally retarded:
(1) "Medical Assistance - State Centers."
[Federal appropriation...... 159,118,000]
Federal appropriation...... 179,182,000
* * *
For payment to the Federal Government for the Medicare drug program.
[State appropriation....... 377,793,000]
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State appropriation....... 383,646,000
For medical assistance payments - outpatient services, exclusive of outpatient services provided through capitation plans.
[State appropriation....... 629,395,000]
State appropriation....... 519,681,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for medical assistance - outpatient:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Outpatient."
[Federal appropriation...... 1,001,616,000]
Federal appropriation...... 1,097,558,000
For medical assistance payments - inpatient, exclusive of inpatient services provided through capitation plans, including not less than $1,500,000 for an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program in cities of the first class.
[State appropriation....... 463,679,000]
State appropriation....... 412,160,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for medical assistance - inpatient services:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Inpatient."
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[Federal appropriation...... 608,564,000]
Federal appropriation...... 673,967,000
For medical assistance payments - capitation plans. For provision of outpatient services and inpatient hospital services to eligible persons enrolled in an approved capitation plan.
[State appropriation....... 2,906,116,000]
State appropriation....... 2,479,408,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for medical assistance - capitation plans:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Capitation."
[Federal appropriation...... 3,866,773,000]
Federal appropriation...... 4,288,766,000
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For medical assistance - long-term care.
[State appropriation....... 906,620,000]
State appropriation....... 581,767,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for long-term care:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care."
[Federal appropriation...... 2,233,142,000]
Federal appropriation...... 2,535,855,000
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For medical assistance payments to qualifying university-affiliated physician practice plans under criteria established by the department.
[State appropriation....... 7,215,000]
State appropriation....... 6,176,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for university-affiliated physician practice plans.
(1) "Medical Assistance - Physician Practice Plans."
[Federal appropriation...... 8,763,000]
Federal appropriation...... 9,802,000
For medical assistance - transportation.
[State appropriation....... 65,819,000]
State appropriation....... 63,571,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for medical assistance - transportation:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Transportation."
[Federal appropriation...... 56,248,000]
Federal appropriation...... 58,496,000
* * *
For special pharmaceutical
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services for atypical antipsychotic drug therapy for persons residing in the community who suffer from schizophrenia.
[State appropriation....... 3,678,000]
State appropriation....... 2,428,000
* * *
For intermediate care facilities/MR.
[State appropriation....... 137,971,000]
State appropriation....... 118,035,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for intermediate care facilities/MR:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Intermediate Care Facilities - Mentally Retarded."
[Federal appropriation...... 190,468,000]
Federal appropriation...... 210,404,000
For community mental retardation services, exclusive of capital improvements, which shall include grants to counties for noninstitutional programs. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase.
[State appropriation....... 914,712,000]
State appropriation....... 805,938,000
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for community services for the mentally retarded:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Community MR Services."
[Federal appropriation...... 908,695,000]
Federal appropriation...... 1,017,601,000
* * *
For early intervention services. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase.
[State appropriation....... 118,336,000]
State appropriation....... 114,653,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for early intervention services:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Early Intervention."
[Federal appropriation...... 33,709,000]
Federal appropriation...... 37,392,000
* * *
For services to persons with autism spectrum disorders, including oversight, supportive services and provider training. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living
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increase.
[State appropriation....... 20,056,000]
State appropriation....... 19,415,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for autism intervention services:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Autism Intervention Services."
[Federal appropriation...... 26,337,000]
Federal appropriation...... 26,978,000
For extraordinary costs to counties other than counties of the first class resulting from the closure of Pennhurst State Center. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase.
[State appropriation....... 3,209,000]
State appropriation....... 3,077,000
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For payments and services to counties for children and youth programs and for the care of delinquent and dependent children. The department may use up to $21,047,000 of this appropriation to fund contracts for adoption services. The department may also use funds from this appropriation
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for assistance to counties in meeting Federal reimbursement documentation requirements. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for up to a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for services purchased by counties.
[State appropriation....... 1,053,890,000]
State appropriation....... 1,040,451,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for payments and services to counties for children and youth programs and child abuse and neglect prevention:
* * *
(2) "Child Welfare - Title IV-E."
[Federal appropriation...... 329,585,000]
Federal appropriation...... 346,966,000
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For services provided to persons with disabilities. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase.
[State appropriation....... 90,365,000]
State appropriation....... 75,931,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum
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appropriated for services to persons with disabilities:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Services to Persons with Disabilities."
[Federal appropriation...... 114,465,000]
Federal appropriation...... 128,899,000
For attendant care services for physically disabled adults. This appropriation includes sufficient funds for a 1% cost-of-living increase.
[State appropriation....... 94,868,000]
State appropriation....... 85,965,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for attendant care services:
(1) "Medical Assistance - Attendant Care."
[Federal appropriation...... 70,383,000]
Federal appropriation...... 79,286,000
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Section 10. Section 222 of the act is amended by adding
Federal appropriations to read:
Section 222. Department of Transportation.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Transportation: Federal State
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The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for rail freight and intermodal coordination:
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(12) "ARRA - Transit in Non-Urban Areas."
Federal appropriation...... 25,000,000
(13) "ARRA - National Railroad Passenger Corporation."
Federal appropriation...... 25,000,000
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Section 11. Section 230 of the act is amended to read:
Section 230. Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority: Federal State
The following Federal amounts are appropriated for the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority:
(1) "Sewage Projects Revolving Loan Fund."
[Federal appropriation...... 59,050,000]
Federal appropriation...... 110,853,000
(2) "Drinking Water Projects Revolving Loan Fund."
[Federal appropriation...... 43,064,000]
Federal appropriation...... 78,664,000
Section 12. As much of section 301 of the act as relates to
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the State and Federal appropriations for PENNCARE are amended to
read:
Section 301. Department of Aging.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Aging: Federal State
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For PENNCARE for older Pennsylvanians for the purpose of developing, operating and purchasing services for the aged and other adults, including, but not limited to, model projects, community care services, audits of area agencies on aging, protective services and counseling services.
[State appropriation....... 247,609,000]
State appropriation....... 245,673,000
The following Federal amounts are appropriated to supplement the sum appropriated for PENNCARE:
(1) "Programs for the Aging - Title III."
[Federal appropriation...... 52,000,000]
Federal appropriation...... 53,500,000
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(3) "Programs for the Aging - Title V."
[Federal appropriation...... 5,300,000]
Federal appropriation...... 5,700,000
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(5) "Medical Assistance - Attendant Care."
[Federal appropriation...... 15,192,000]
Federal appropriation...... 17,128,000
(6) "Medical Assistance - Support."
[Federal appropriation...... 9,214,000]
Federal appropriation...... 13,564,000
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Section 13. Section 302 of the act is amended to read:
Section 302. Department of Public Welfare.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Public Welfare: Federal State
For medical assistance - long-term care.
[State appropriation...... 298,771,000]
State appropriation...... 300,707,000
Section 14. Section 1603 of the act is amended to read:
Section 1603. Department of Public Welfare.--The following amounts are appropriated to the Department of Public Welfare: Federal State
For medical assistance long-term care.
[State appropriation...... 134,112,000]
State appropriation...... 146,892,000
Section 15. The act is amended by adding a section to read:
Section 1912.1. Transfer from Oil and Gas Lease Fund.--The
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sum of $174,000,000 is transferred from the Oil and Gas Lease
Fund to the General Fund.
Section 16. This act shall take effect immediately.
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