This amendment includes $8,917,707 in FY 2015 and $10,118,726 in FY 2016 from the general fund to fill judgeships which are either open as a result of a vacancy or created pursuant to Chapters 812 and 822 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly. The amendment includes language which clarifies that the funding and filling of specific judgeships is contingent on the General Assembly specifically authorizing the filling of the judgeship, either through budget language or action during a special session of the 2014 General Assembly. Companion amendments within the Judicial Department reduce funding in Items 39, 40, and 41 by a total of $8,917,707 the first year and $10,118,726 the second year to offset the amounts included in this amendment.