This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Indirect Support Services for the fiscal year 2026, totaling $3,718,700, which includes $1,974,100 from the Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. It mandates several reports, including an analysis of state vehicle resources, the administrative burden of federal grants, and the transition of the Licensing and Certification Division to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). These reports are to be submitted to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee and the Budget and Policy Analysis Division of the Legislative Services Office by specified deadlines in 2025 and 2026.
Additionally, the bill establishes transfer limitation exemptions for personnel costs related to the Licensing and Certification program for both fiscal years 2025 and 2026. It also imposes restrictions on the use of federal funding, ensuring that state funds are not used to replace lost federal support without legislative approval. The bill declares an emergency, allowing certain provisions to take effect immediately upon passage, while others will be effective starting July 1, 2025.