The bill titled "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs" outlines the budgetary allocations for the fiscal year 2026, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It details appropriations for various state departments, including Administration, Commerce, Education, and Health, with specific funding amounts for programs such as fisheries management and wildlife conservation. The bill allows for the transfer of funds among appropriations within departments, with caps set at $5,000,000 for the Office of Management and Budget and $7,500,000 for the Department of Family and Community Services. Additionally, it includes provisions for unexpended and unobligated balances from the previous fiscal year to be utilized in the upcoming budget period.

Notably, the bill amends existing legal language to change the fiscal year timeline from "beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025" to "ending June 30, 2026." It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational funding for various facilities and services while allowing for flexibility in fund management. The total agency funding amounts to over $3.3 billion, with significant contributions to health, education, and public safety sectors. The bill aims to ensure that essential services and programs are adequately funded while maintaining fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency across state government.

Statutes affected:
SB0056A, AM SB 56, 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