SB 1480 Summary

• Sets Department of Human Services budget at $0.00 for all appropriated and other funds for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, across all program categories including children and family services, developmental disabilities, TANF, child care, and aging services.

• Exempts unanticipated federal funds awarded to the department after July 1, 2010 from expenditure limitations, though any funds used for operations must be included in the agency's budget work program.

• Establishes budgetary limitations of 0.0 full-time-equivalent employees and $0.00 for lease-purchase agreements for the fiscal year.

• Grants the Director of Human Services authority to set duties and compensation of employees not otherwise prescribed by law.

• Becomes effective September 1, 2010, with passage by the Senate on March 9, 2010.