Revision: April 9, 2024, 2:56 p.m.
Senate Finance
April 9, 2024
2024-1466s
09/05
Amendment to SB 463-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 3 with the following:
4 Department of Health and Human Services; Division for Children, Youth and Families; Classified Positions Established; Appropriation.
I. The following classified positions are established in the department of health and human services to support the department’s division for children, youth and families, bureau of field services and legal services, in completing new responsibilities as a result of statute changes:
(a) Five staff attorney II positions (labor grade 30, step 5); and
(b) Fourteen child protective service worker (CPSW) IV positions (labor grade 25, step 5).
II. The sum of $508,725 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding the positions established in paragraph I. In addition to the appropriation and notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, the department may accept and expend matching federal funds without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for the general fund portion of said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
2024-1466s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill makes various changes regarding the appointment of counsel for children, including providing a right to an attorney in certain situations. This bill further establishes new classified positions within the department of health and human services and makes an appropriation to the department.