Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing) in Article II of the bill, following the appropriations to the Department of Family and Protective Services (page II-7), in Rider 7 (Other Reporting Requirements) by adding Subsection e to the rider to read as follows:

e. Litigation Involving Child Welfare Services Providers. The Department of Family and Protective Services shall notify the Legislative Budget Board and the governor in a timely manner about any pending litigation against the department or against any entity providing child welfare services under contract with the department, and the subject matter of the litigation.