Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase document management software designed specifically for the child welfare industry
S 1520 requires the state to reimburse counties for the full cost of document management software specifically designed for child welfare cases (including abuse, neglect, and maltreatment services). It directly affects counties that have already purchased or plan to purchase this software, covering both past and future expenses. The bill mandates counties provide documentation like receipts to verify purchases, and the state will fund reimbursements using general fund money. This policy creates a concrete financial mechanism to support counties in adopting paperless systems for child welfare case management.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
Jan 10, 2025
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
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