This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Human Services' Bureau for Social Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It includes new appropriations for three specific areas: Adoption (fund 0488), Foster Care (fund 0489), and Adult Services (fund 0492). The bill outlines the amounts allocated to each area, with $7,767,412 for Adoption, $19,689,498 for Foster Care, and $1,000,000 for Adult Services.
The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document, which indicates that there is an available unappropriated surplus balance in the Treasury for the fiscal year 2026. The new items of appropriation are intended to enhance funding for these critical social services, ensuring that the Department of Human Services can effectively meet the needs of the community in these areas.