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Ch. 3
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2007 Laws of Maryland
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In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the phrase "specific conditions of a
family" is substituted for the former phrase "conditions existing in each
case" for clarity.
Defined terms: "FIP" § 5-301
"Local department" § 5-101
"Recipient" § 5-301
"Secretary" § 5-101
5-316. FUNDING; BUDGET SAVINGS.
(A) FUNDING LEVEL.
(1) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE
GOVERNOR SHALL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE BUDGET TO:
(I) ENSURE THAT THE VALUE OF TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE,
COMBINED WITH FEDERAL FOOD STAMPS, IS EQUAL TO AT LEAST 61% OF THE STATE
MINIMUM LIVING LEVEL; AND
(II) MAINTAIN THE FIP AT THE LEVEL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1997
APPROPRIATION.
(2) THE FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MAY BE LESS THAN
THE AMOUNT REQUIRED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION IF THE
GOVERNOR REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 2-1246
OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, ON THE REASONS FOR THE REDUCED
FUNDING FOR TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE AND FOOD STAMPS.
(3) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT LIMIT THE FLEXIBILITY OF LOCAL
DEPARTMENTS REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
(B) ADJUSTMENTS IN EVENT OF INSUFFICIENT FUNDING.
IF THE SECRETARY DETERMINES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THAT THE FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIP ARE INSUFFICIENT TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE OTHERWISE ESTABLISHED BY LAW, THE
SECRETARY SHALL:
(1) PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM METHOD OF ADJUSTING INDIVIDUAL
PAYMENTS;
(2) NOTIFY THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON WELFARE REFORM; AND
(3) SUBMIT EMERGENCY REGULATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE
10, SUBTITLE 1 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, TO IMPLEMENT THE
ADJUSTMENT.
(C) BUDGET SAVINGS.
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