House Bill 1611 Summary

• Appropriates $190,565,867 in general funds and $1,920,474,778 in special funds to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

• Appropriates $116,375,968 in general funds and $180,920,079 in special funds to the Division of Child Protection Services, with authorization for 1,934 permanent and time-limited positions combined.

• Authorizes $57,600,000 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (American Rescue Plan Act) for Child Protection Services operational expenses, with restrictions on use for employee premiums and requirements for federal compliance certification.

• Requires Department of Human Services to use competitive procurement for TANF subgrant agreements and establish monthly reporting requirements from subgrantees including costs, clients served, and compliance documentation.

• Directs specific fund transfers including $1,000,000 to Department of Health for child care licensure, $250,000 to Department of Public Safety for juvenile facility monitoring, and up to $1,500,000 to regional food banks.