Bill > HB1375

This bill repeals the "County Administration of Assistance Programs Funding Model," which was a system for allocating state funds to county departments for administering assistance programs. Specifically, it removes a statute (26-1-121.5) that established this funding model and makes conforming changes to other statutes, including one related to how the state department determines county needs for program and administrative costs, and another concerning appropriations for food distribution programs. The bill also reduces appropriations for the 2026-27 state fiscal year by over $600,000 in general and cash funds to the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, reflecting the repeal of this funding model and an anticipated decrease in federal funds. The repeal of the funding model takes effect upon passage, while the appropriation adjustments are contingent on the passage of the annual general appropriation act for the 2026-27 fiscal year.