Bill > S1160

This bill appropriates a total of $4,923,700 to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Indirect Support Services for fiscal year 2026. * **Operating Expenses:** $851,600 appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. * **Capital Outlay:** $4,072,100 appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund and the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. The bill also includes provisions for fiscal year 2025, exempting the Licensing and Certification program from certain transfer limitations for personnel costs. Additionally, the Department of Health and Welfare is required to submit reports on state vehicle utilization by December 15, 2025, and on the transition of the Licensing and Certification Division to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses by January 5, 2026. The bill also outlines restrictions on federal funding, stating that state funds will not be used to replace lost federal support without legislative approval, and requires the agency to report on federal fund utilization.