SB 111 Summary

• Amends Section 41 of Special Act 21-15 to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act funds across multiple state departments and agencies for fiscal years 2022-2025.

• Allocates $13.5 million to the Department of Social Services for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program supplemental benefits for households heating primarily with deliverable fuel who have exhausted regular program benefits.

• Allocates $3.5 million to the Department of Social Services for Operation Fuel, Inc. supplemental benefits for program participants.

• Distributes hundreds of millions in ARPA funding across numerous state agencies including Education ($65 million for free student meals), Housing ($50 million for affordable housing), Transportation ($150 million for infrastructure), and Mental Health Services for various community programs and workforce initiatives.