Senate Bill 774 Summary

• Appropriates $89,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Human Services - Director's Office for a planning and assessment grant.

• Allocated funds may be used for personal services, operating expenses, construction, improvements, equipment, renovation and maintenance for the Child Maltreatment Central Registry and Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Central Registry.

• Appropriations are not restricted by requirements applicable to other programs and may be supplemented with grants, donations, and federal funds.

• Funds must comply with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and fiscal control regulations unless specifically exempted by law.

• Act becomes effective July 1, 2013 and is declared an emergency to ensure essential governmental programs continue without interruption.