FY 2013-14 STATE POLICE BUDGET                                          S.B. 185 (S-1, Draft 3):  SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE REC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Bill 185 (S-1, Draft 3 as reported)                                     Throughout this document Senate means Subcommittee.

Committee:  Appropriations

FY 2012-13 Year-to-Date Gross Appropriation.....................................................................

$577,982,700

 

Changes from FY 2012-13 Year-to-Date:

 

  1.  Phase 2 of Public Safety Initiative — Trooper School Ongoing Costs.  Governor and Senate recommended $11.0 million GF/GP to pay full-year salary costs of 107 new troopers from a school to begin October 1, 2013.  Target is to increase At-Post Trooper strength from a projected October 1, 2013 of 1,035 to 1,099 on October 1, 2014.

11,000,000

  2.   Phase 2 of Public Safety Initiative — Trooper School One-Time Costs.  Governor recommended $4.2 million GF/GP to pay for costs associated with a trooper school, including recruiting and selection ($232,100), training costs ($968,700), outfitting ($699,400), equipment ($1,732,600), field training and relocation, and one-time payroll costs ($567,200).  The Senate reduced the total amount by $750,000.

3,461,900

  3.  Rent and Building Occupancy.  The Senate included rent costs for emergency management facility.

750,000

  4.  Mobile Computers Data Costs and Support.  Governor and Senate recommended $1,004,000 Gross ($898,800 GF/GP) GF/GP to provide for data cost and $1.0 million GF/GP for mobile installation and maintenance support.

2,004,000

  5.  Disaster and Emergency Response Contingency.  Governor’s budget included $4.0 million GF/GP in one-time funding for placement in the state emergency fund (currently at $0.5 million) and recommended statutory change to allow for timelier and easier access to funds.  The Senate did not include this funding.

0

  6.  Fleet Leasing.  Governor recommended adding $1.1 million GF/GP to cover increased leasing costs for department vehicles.

1,122,400

  7.  Specialty Vehicle Replacement.  Governor included $350,000 GF/GP for a one-time expenditure to replace two response team tactical vehicles with high mileage and mechanical problems.

350,000

  8.  Information Technology.  Governor recommended adding $151,200 Gross ($114,200 GF/GP) to cover IT rate increases and $80,000 Gross ($70,000 GF/GP) for batteries.

363,300

  9.  Fund Shift.  Governor recommended adding $2,094,800 GF/GP to supplant expired Federal grant to continue support of 21 community police troopers.

0

10.  One-Time Appropriations for FY 2012-13.  The Governor removed one-time FY 2012-13 appropriations for FY 2013-14, including $3,220,000 Gross ($2,085,200 GF/GP) for Lump Sum Payments, $800,000 GF/GP for MI International Speedway, $1.6 million for trooper equipment and $350,000 GF/GP for Rent.

(5,993,700)

11.  Reductions to Reflect Actual Revenues Received.  The Governor recommended reductions across several budget lines to reflect actual anticipated restricted revenue, $10,328,800 Gross. 

(10,328,800)

12.  Economic Adjustments.  Includes $4,135,400 Gross and $2,978,500 GF/GP for OPEB and $14,954,500 Gross and $10,377,000 GF/GP for other economic adjustments.

19,089,900

13.  Comparison to Governor's Recommendation.  The Senate is $4.0 million GF/GP and Gross below the Governor.

 

 

Total Changes.....................................................................................................................

$21,819,000

FY 2013-14 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Gross Appropriation.............................

$599,801,700

 


FY 2013-14 STATE POLICE BUDGET                                                                                  BOILERPLATE HIGHLIGHTS

Changes from FY 2012-13 Year-to-Date:

1.  Civil Service Fees. Governor and Senate removed language requiring Civil Service to bill MSP for services. (Sec. 202)

2.  Byrne Justice Assistance Grant IDG.  The Governor and Senate added a NEW section to identify $1.5 million in Federal grants to be passed through to the judiciary.  (Sec. 205)

3.  Contractual Services Guidelines.  The Governor and Senate struck subsection stating legislative intent that MSP not provide a subsidy for contractual services provided.  (Sec. 226)

4.  Radio Interoperability.  The Governor and Senate struck language requiring the monitoring and reporting of radio interoperability in the state.  (Sec. 227)

5.  MSP Scorecard.  The Governor and Senate added NEW language requiring a website display and track key performance metrics.  (Sec. 230)

6.  New MSP Post for Districts.  The Governor and Senate struck language allowing an agreement between Calhoun County and MSP to build a new post.  (Sec. 230)

7.  Executive Direction.  Senate added language requiring effective and efficient leadership be provided to the Department.  (Sec. 251)

8.  Special Operations and Events.  The Senate added language requiring effective protection for the Governor and visiting dignitaries.  (Sec. 252)

9.  MSP Training Objectives/Metrics.  The Governor removed language requiring a cost efficiency reduction of 20%, a priority for MCOLES certified officers for trooper recruitment and a recruit school report.  The Senate kept the school report and added a goal for training academy of 55% capacity.  (Sec. 301)

10.  MCOLES.  The Senate Struck a requirement for MCOLES to maintain a minimum 98% passing rate for MCOLES licensing exams and added that MCOLES shall update law enforcement standards within 30 days of the effective date of any new legislation.  (Sec. 302)

11.  Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Objectives/metrics.  Governor and Senate removed a subsection which declared no LEIN user fees are contained in Part 1 and provides criteria for establishing fees.  (Sec. 305)

12.  Sex Offenders Registry Unit.  The Senate added a requirement that the unit follow up on tips assigned to law enforcement within 10 working days.  (Sec. 501)

13.  Forensic Sciences.  The Senate changed the required average evidence processing turnaround time from 82 days to 55 days and the MSP ensure lab accreditation.  (Sec. 401)

14.  Patrolling Function.  The Senate added language requiring a minimum of 300,000 hours of statewide patrol, which includes 23,000 hours committed to distressed cities.  (Sec. 501)

15.  Trooper School.  Governor and Senate removed language requiring hiring and training of 180 troopers.  (Sec. 504)

16.  Distressed Cities Report.  The Governor and Senate removed a requirement for data reports on distressed cities initiative.  (Sec. 506)

17.  Regional Policing Initiative.  The Governor and Senate removed a requirement for a report on regional policing initiative.  (Sec. 507)

18.  Criminal Investigations.  The Senate added language requiring a minimum of 16,600 hours, rather than 8,320 hours for tobacco tax enforcement and to provide training opportunities to locals to increase knowledge of gambling laws and issues.  (Sec. 602)

19.  Emergency Management and Training.  The Governor and Senate removed a subsection requiring Homeland Security grants to go only to first responders and to not supplant current Detroit City general funds.  The Senate also changed the number of local preparedness programs served from 110 to 105.  (Sec. 701)

20.  Emergency Management Operations Center.  Governor and Senate removed a subsection which required the beginning of construction/renovation to replace current site of the center at the rented Collins Road facility.  (Sec. 704)

21.  FY 2014-15 Appropriations.  The Senate added language stating legislative intent that normal and legacy retirement costs are listed.  (Sec. 1202)

 

Date Completed:  4-11-13                                                                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:  Bruce Baker

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.