Section 202 – Federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations — Implementation without waiver, exemption, or authorization.

• (1) The department, under the direction of the governor, shall seek one or more federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations to implement the program.

• (2) The governor shall actively participate in the effort to obtain one or more federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations under this section.

• (3) The department shall implement the program the sooner of:
  • (a) 120 days after the day on which the governor finds that the state has the one or more federal waivers, exemptions, or authorizations needed to implement the program; or
  • (b) July 1, 2027.

Amended by Chapter 81, 2016 General Session