Summary:

 Senate Bill 198 (SB 198) makes an appropriation for a current-year supplemental appropriation for the reinstatement of the provider rate increase in the Family, Infant, Toddler Program, and an emergency is declared. 

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 198 (SB 198) appropriates two million two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000) from the General Fund to the Early Childhood Education and Care Department for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2025 to reinstate the Family, Infant, Toddler Program provider rate increase for the second through fourth quarters of Fiscal Year 2025. 

An emergency is declared.
 

Current Law:

 The Family, Infant, Toddler Program received a rate increase for services provided on or after July 1, 2023. However, the current budget does not include sufficient funds to cover the increased rate. 

Amendments:

 Amended March 2, 2025 in SHPAC

SHPACa/SB 198: The Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee amendment to Senate Bill 198 makes the following change:

1. On page 1, line 22, strike "second" and insert in lieu thereof "third".