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IN HB1613
Bill
Status
4/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Edward Clere
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority for division appointments from individual directors to the Secretary of Family and Social Services, effective July 1, 2015.
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Consolidates rule-making authority under the Secretary, including rules adopted by divisions before July 1, 2015, which become Secretary rules after June 30, 2015.
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Grants the Secretary authority to advise the governor on rules, adopt administrative rules under IC 4-22-2, and serve as ultimate authority for division operations and programs.
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Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts for service disbursement and money allocation, subject to attorney general approval for form and legality.
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Designates the Secretary's office as the single state agency responsible for administering federal programs including Child Care and Development Block Grant, Food Stamp Program, TANF, and addiction treatment grants.
Legislative Description
Family and social services administration. Specifies that the secretary of family and social services, rather than certain division directors, is: (1) the appointing authority for divisions within the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary); (2) authorized to advise the governor concerning adopted rules; (3) authorized to adopt administrative rules; (4) authorized to enter into contracts for the office of the secretary; and (5) the authority for administering specified programs and grants.
Last Action
Public Law 39
4/17/2015