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B 63-38

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($39,000.00) FROM THE FUNDS OF THE OFFICE OF SENATOR TELO T. TAITAGUE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, FOSTER CARE DIVISION TO PROVIDE NEEDED SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES TO FOSTER CHILDREN.

38th Guam Legislature

Transfers $39,000 from the Office of Senator Telo T. Taitague to the DPHSS Foster Care Division to fund needed supports and supplies for foster children.

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Bill Summary · B 63-38

Summary of Bill B 63-38

Overview

Bill B 63-38 is an act that proposes to transfer an appropriation of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000.00) from the Funds of the Office of Senator Telo T. Taitague to the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Foster Care Division. The stated purpose is to provide needed support and supplies to foster children.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide targeted financial support to the Foster Care Division within DPHSS.
  • To address the needs of foster children by funding supplies and other required supports, as designated by the bill’s language.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1 (appropriation): Transfers $39,000 from the Funds of the Office of Senator Telo T. Taitague to the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Foster Care Division.
  • The bill’s text indicates the funds are to be used to supply foster children with necessary supports and materials. Specific authorized uses beyond “support and supplies” are not detailed in the provided summary.
  • No additional sections, reporting requirements, or explicit conditions are listed in the information provided.

Source of Funds and Allocation

  • Source: Funds of the Office of Senator Telo T. Taitague.
  • Allocation: $39,000 designated to the DPHSS, Foster Care Division.
  • Purpose of funds: To provide needed support and supplies to foster children.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Foster children served by the DPHSS Foster Care Division.
  • Public entity impacts: The Foster Care Division would receive an additional $39,000 to allocate toward supports and supplies.
  • Potential ancillary impacts: The bill would affect budgeting within the Senator’s Office funds by reducing available funds, and it could trigger accompanying accountability or reporting expectations (not specified in the provided text).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: November 27, 2025.
  • Status: Not provided in the provided information.
  • Effective date: Not specified.
  • Committee actions, hearings, or floor votes are not described in the available details.

Notes for Context

  • The bill provides a straightforward appropriation without detailed earmarks. If enacted, implementation would likely require internal approvals within DPHSS for disbursement and use of the funds, plus any standard oversight or reporting customary for appropriations of this nature. Review of the final fiscal note and any accompanying legislative analysis would clarify year-specific timing, ongoing vs. one-time nature, and reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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