This bill proposes appropriations for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines a gross appropriation of $78,000,000, which includes federal revenues from the Social Security Act and other special revenue funds. The bill specifies that funds allocated for the prenatal and infant support program must be used to expand the Rx Kids program and mandates that $20,000,000 of TANF revenue be allocated to programs aimed at improving the economic stability of households with very young children.
Additionally, the bill establishes conditions for the appropriations, including compliance with the management and budget act. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the demographic data of program recipients by September 30 of the current fiscal year, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of funds. The bill emphasizes the importance of partnerships with local health care providers and nonprofit agencies to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.