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ID H0274
Bill
Status
4/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $149,545,500 to the Department of Health and Welfare Welfare Division for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) across Self-Reliance Operations ($67,914,100) and Benefit Payments ($81,631,400)
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Authorizes no more than 634.55 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year, with Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification required for any Governor-authorized increases
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Directs the State Controller to make periodic transfers from the General Fund to the Cooperative Welfare Fund as requested by the Department director and approved by the Board of Examiners
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Prohibits transfer of trustee and benefit payments funds to other expense classes during fiscal year 2015
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Requires the Division of Welfare to deliver biannual Self-Reliance Programs Forecast reports to the Legislative Services Office and Division of Financial Management by December 31, 2015, and June 30, 2016, including monthly caseload and expenditure details for TANF, Child Care, Medicaid, APTC, Aid to Aged/Blind/Disabled, Food Stamps, and Child Support programs
Legislative Description
WELFARE DIVISION- Appropriates $149,545,500 for the Welfare Division in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2016; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 634.55; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; directs expenditures for trustee and benefit payments; provides legislative intent for program integrity; and requires biannual forecast reports.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 1, 2015 Session Law Chapter 216 Effective: 07/01/2015
4/1/2015