This bill reappropriates funds for the Department of Human Services, specifically for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, to support various projects related to the Booneville Human Development Center and other Human Development Centers. The bill outlines specific funding amounts effective July 1, 2023, including $6,291,616 for the residential housing plan, $15,000,000 for continued implementation of master plans, and $6,000,000 for new medical facilities. It emphasizes that no contracts may exceed the available State Treasury funds and that agencies may supplement these funds with grants and donations.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2023, to ensure the proper operation of the agency and prevent harm to essential governmental programs. This clause highlights the urgency of the funding to maintain the services provided by the Department of Human Services.