STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28948 / S1212
This is an FY 2022 additional appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare in the Division of
Welfare and the Division of Public Health Services. It provides additional appropriation for funds allocated
to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act, P.L. 117-2. The bill also contains language related to the
COVID Relief Act allocations to the Division of Welfare for funds received for child care.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill provides an additional appropriation of: $10,151,200 for vaccine administration in the Division of
Public Health Services; $14,000,000 for additional amounts for the Low Income Household Energy Assistance
Program in the Division of Welfare; $3,125,000 for an increase to the Child Care Entitlement to the state in the
Division of Welfare; and $3,000,000 for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Contact:
Jill A. Randolph
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4749
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 04/26/2021, 8:24 AM