This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Indirect Support Services for the fiscal year 2026, totaling $4,923,700, which includes $2,625,000 from the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. It mandates the Department to submit a report on state vehicle resources by December 15, 2025, focusing on maximizing vehicle use and minimizing costs. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a transfer limitation exemption for the Licensing and Certification program, allowing personnel cost transfers for both fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Department to provide a report on the transition of the Division of Licensing and Certification to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) by January 5, 2026. It establishes federal funding restrictions, ensuring that state funds are not used to replace lost federal support without legislative approval. The bill also outlines conditions, limitations, and restrictions on the appropriations made, and declares an emergency for certain provisions to take effect immediately upon passage.