Senate Bill 1743 Summary

• Amends Laws 2023, chapter 141 to modify the extended foster care comprehensive service model fund, changing the effective date from fiscal year 2023-2024 to October 30, 2023 for scope of work preparation and agency solicitation timelines.

• Establishes a repeal date of June 30, 2025 for the extended foster care comprehensive service model fund, with unexpended monies transferred to the state general fund.

• Modifies the homeless shelter and services fund repeal date from September 30, 2027 to June 30, 2025, with unexpended and unencumbered monies transferred to the state general fund.

• Changes the homeless shelter and services fund annual report requirement from annually to a one-time report due December 31, 2024.

• Requires the department of economic security to screen and test adult temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) cash benefits recipients for controlled substance use during fiscal year 2024-2025, making those who test positive ineligible for benefits for one year.