The bill titled "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs" establishes the budget for the fiscal year 2026, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It allocates funds across various state departments, including Administration, Commerce, Corrections, Education, and Family and Community Services, with specific provisions allowing for the transfer of funds among appropriations within departments. Notably, the bill includes unexpended and unobligated balances from the previous fiscal year to ensure effective utilization of resources. Key allocations include $20,880,100 for Southeast Region Fisheries Management and $71,472,900 for Wildlife Conservation, among others.

Significant changes in the bill include the amendment of the fiscal year timeline from "beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025" to "ending June 30, 2026," reflecting a shift in the budgetary period. The bill also allows the Commissioner of the Department of Health to transfer up to $15,000,000 between appropriations and provides flexibility for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding unexpended balances. Additionally, it addresses funding for disaster relief, school construction, and various other programs, while emphasizing the importance of matching federal receipts and ensuring that essential services are adequately funded.

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