Increases benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1293 allocates $6,800,000 from the general fund to the Department of Social Services to boost benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program. This funding aims to maintain benefit levels at fiscal year 2025 rates until July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates the secretary of the Department of Social Services to approve vouchers, with the state auditor drawing warrants for payments. Unused funds will revert according to prescribed procedures. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing its necessity for state government and public institutions.

Increases benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1293 allocates $6,800,000 from the general fund to the Department of Social Services to boost benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program. This funding aims to maintain benefit levels at fiscal year 2025 rates until July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates the secretary of the Department of Social Services to approve vouchers, with the state auditor drawing warrants for payments. Unused funds will revert according to prescribed procedures. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing its necessity for state government and public institutions.