SB 21-044 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funds to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2020-21, amending the original HB 20-1360 appropriation.

• Total supplemental appropriation of $2,316,266,812 across General Fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds to support various DHS divisions and programs.

• Includes $26,125,246 in necessary expenditures due to COVID-19 and $500,000 from Coronavirus Relief Fund for domestic abuse program expansion during pandemic.

• Modifies appropriations for multiple DHS offices including Early Childhood, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Adult Assistance Programs, and Youth Services divisions.

• Also amends fiscal year 2019-20 appropriations (from SB 19-207) for the Office of Early Childhood Division of Early Care and Learning.