Restore Funding for Meals to the Elderly

Item 302 #1s

Language
Page 233, line 40, strike "$15,711,959" and insert "$16,111,959".
Page 233, line 40, strike "$15,711,959" and insert "$16,111,959".
Page 234, after line 40, insert:
"E.  Out of this appropriation, $400,000 from the general fund each year shall be provided to area agencies on aging for the documented need for congregate or home-delivered meals."

Explanation
(This amendment increases funding to the Department for the Aging by $400,000 each year from the general fund for additional meals for the elderly. It is estimated that this level of funding will provide 117,000 additional meals.)