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 requires a report on the transition of the Division of Licensing and Certification to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) to be submitted by January 5, 2026, detailing necessary steps for a smooth transition without disrupting public services.
The bill also establishes federal funding restrictions, stating that appropriations contingent on federal support cannot be replaced by state funds without legislative approval. It includes provisions for transfer limitation exemptions for personnel costs in the Licensing and Certification program for both fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill declares an emergency, making certain sections effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025.