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ID H0574
Bill
Status
3/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $168,949,700 to the Department of Health and Welfare Welfare Division for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017), divided among Self-Reliance Operations ($80,108,600) and Benefit Payments ($88,841,100)
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Authorizes no more than 635.55 full-time equivalent positions for the Welfare Division during the appropriation period, with the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to be notified of any increases authorized by the Governor
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Prohibits transfer of trustee and benefit payments funds to other expense classes during fiscal year 2017
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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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Requires the Division of Welfare to submit biannual Self-Reliance Programs Forecast reports by December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, including monthly caseload and expenditure details for TANF, Child Care, Medicaid, APTC, Aid to the Aged/Blind/Disabled, Food Stamps, and Child Support programs
Legislative Description
Appropriates $168,949,700 for the Welfare Division in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2017; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 635.55; 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 March 28, 2016 Session Law Chapter 246 Effective: 07/01/2016
3/28/2016