STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28981 / H0400
This is an FY 2021 supplemental appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare in the Division of
Welfare. It provides additional funding allocated to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA),
P.L. 117-2, for the Child Care Development Block Grant. This bill also contains requirements regarding any
grants using these funds to community partners and provides reappropriation authority for any unencumbered
funds.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill provides an additional appropriation of $36,000,000 in onetime funds from the Cooperative Welfare
(Federal) Fund, of which $5,200,000 is in operating expenditures and $30,800,000 is in trustee and benefit
payments, to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Welfare for FY 2021.
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: 05/04/2021, 2:25 PM