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SB 2785

Department of Child Protection Services; amend provision related to the expenditure of funds by.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

SB 2785 would change how the Department of Child Protection Services may spend its funds, altering allowed uses and budgeting controls.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2785

Summary — SB 2785

Title: Department of Child Protection Services; amend provision related to the expenditure of funds by
Bill Number: SB 2785
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Subjects: Appropriations, Judiciary (Division A)
Status (as provided): Died In Committee
Companion bill: HB 2665

Overview / Purpose

SB 2785 is framed to amend existing statutory language that governs how the Department of Child Protection Services (DCPS) may expend funds. The bill’s stated focus (from its short title) is narrow: changing statutory provisions related to allowable uses or procedures for spending funds under DCPS. No bill text was provided, so the description below summarizes likely substantive change areas and the impacts such changes typically produce.

Key provisions (inferred from title)

Because the bill text is not included, the precise amendments are unknown. Bills of this type commonly address one or more of the following:
- Clarifying or expanding what types of expenses DCPS may pay from appropriated funds (e.g., administrative costs, foster care payments, child placement services, emergency shelter).
- Allowing certain transfers between appropriation items or authorizing expenditures without further legislative appropriation under specified conditions.
- Changing limits, caps, or reporting requirements related to use of state or federal funds administered by DCPS.
- Requiring enhanced fiscal controls, audits, or transparency (e.g., quarterly expenditure reports to the legislature).
- Specifying treatment of federal funds, grants, or reimbursements and how they are applied against state appropriations.

Any of these amendments would alter financial flexibility, oversight, or accountability for DCPS spending.

Who would be affected

  • Department of Child Protection Services — operational flexibility and budgeting practice.
  • Foster care providers, contracted service vendors, and county child welfare partners — payment timing, eligible costs, or contract terms may change.
  • State budget and appropriations offices — potential changes to how appropriations are administered or reported.
  • Children and families served by DCPS — indirect effects through changes in service funding or delivery.
  • Legislature and auditors — altered reporting or oversight responsibilities.

Procedural history / Timeline

The legislative action record shows many committee and floor steps between March and May 2025 (readings, committee hearings, committee reports, placement on calendars, and passage votes). However, the summary status supplied states “Died In Committee.” There is an inconsistency between the provided status and the sequence of actions. Key recorded dates:
- Filed/Received by Secretary of the Senate: March 14, 2025
- Multiple committee hearings and reports: April–May 2025
- Senate and House calendar actions and recorded votes: May 13–26, 2025
- Status listed as “Died In Committee” on February 4, 2025 (date predates filing) — this likely reflects either a clerical error or a different procedural posture that requires verification.

Notes & recommended next steps

  • The exact legal effect cannot be determined without the bill’s text. For specifics, consult the official bill text and fiscal note on the relevant state legislature website or contact the bill’s author or legislative staff.
  • Check the companion bill HB 2665 for identical or similar language and current status if this version is uncertain.
  • If you need a detailed legal or fiscal analysis, obtain the enrolled or substituted bill language, committee reports, and any department fiscal impact statements.

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

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