The bill proposes appropriations for the state government's operating and loan program expenses for the fiscal year 2026, totaling $9,032,886,100. It includes detailed allocations for various departments, such as $71,472,900 for wildlife conservation, $282,631,700 for public assistance, and $216,332,200 for the Alaska State Troopers. The bill allows for the transfer of unexpended and unobligated balances from previous fiscal years to support ongoing programs, emphasizing operational efficiency and flexibility in fund management. Notably, it specifies that the Commissioner of the Department of Health may transfer up to $15,000,000 between appropriations within the department.

Significant changes in the bill include the reappropriation of unexpended balances for various purposes and the extension of the fiscal year timeline from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It also outlines specific amounts for debt service payments related to state bonds and includes appropriations for essential services such as education, disaster relief, and public safety. The bill aims to ensure that the state's financial obligations are met while providing necessary funding for various programs and services, with provisions for managing the budget reserve fund and ensuring transparency in the allocation process.

Statutes affected:
HB0053A, AM HB 53, introduced 01/22/2025: 37.07.020, 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.050, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 37.05.146, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 41.21.026, 03.05.076, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 18.56.082, 18.56.710, 44.88.088, 44.88.060, 44.88.660, 44.88.810, 37.13.010, 37.13.140, 37.13.145, 43.23.045, 37.05.565, 23.15.830, 37.05.289, 37.05.510, 39.30.095, 41.15.180, 44.33.020, 42.45.085, 42.45.080, 42.45.070, 05.25.096, 37.05.316, 43.23.230, 14.17.410, 28.10.421, 23.30.082, 23.30.040, 23.35.060, 37.14.700, 37.14.730, 37.14.820, 37.14.800, 37.05.550, 19.65.060