Item 36

Authorize to retroactively amend item #35 originally approved by G&C on March 8, 2017, by extending the end date of the Federal Grant Award from the US Department of Health and Human Services from June 30, 2017 to October 30, 2018 to align with the Federal Grant end date, with no increase in funding, for the purpose of enhancing the States’ ability to effectively enforce the consumer protections under Part A of title XXVII of the PHS Act. (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend item #35 originally approved by G&C on March 8, 2017, by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to October 30, 2018 for the purpose of retaining a class 046 consultant position. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.