Bill > S1445

This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Welfare for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, totaling over $20 million, and includes provisions for child care and reporting on the Summer EBT program. * **Self-Reliance Operations Program (Fiscal Year 2025):** $14,830,500 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund ($1,211,300) and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund ($13,619,200) for trustee and benefit expenditures, and operating costs. * **Child Care Development Block Grant:** The Department of Health and Welfare is encouraged to maximize federal funds for this program. * **Summer EBT Program Reporting:** The Division of Welfare must report to the Legislative Services Office by May 30, 2024, on its plan to assist qualifying families. * **Self-Reliance Operations Program (Fiscal Year 2024 - Additional Appropriation):** $1,082,500 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund ($423,900) and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund ($658,600) for operating expenditures. * **Self-Reliance Operations Program (Fiscal Year 2024 - Reduction):** An appropriation of $1,082,500 from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund ($423,900) and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund ($658,600) is reduced for personnel costs. * **Self-Reliance Operations and Benefit Payments (Fiscal Year 2024 - Additional Appropriation):** $4,289,200 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund, with $435,200 for Self-Reliance Operations and $3,854,000 for Benefit Payments. * **Effective Dates:** Sections 3 through 6 are effective immediately upon passage and approval, while Sections 1 and 2 are effective on July 1, 2024.