Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources for fiscal year 2020.

This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. It appropriates a total of $1,346,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 8.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Funding for replacement items includes $4,400 for office furniture and two computers. For statewide cost allocation, $9,100 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. Funding for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds three line items for the Governor's technology initiatives, which provide: $600 for Network Equipment Replacement; $2,700 for Mobile Device Security; and $3,700 for Office of Information Technology Services Billings.