This bill proposes various supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and amendments to existing appropriations for the fiscal year 2025, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It outlines specific funding allocations for multiple state departments, including the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the Department of Health, and the University of Alaska, among others. Notably, the bill includes provisions for capital projects and grants, with a total budget of approximately $380 million.

Key amendments in the bill include an increase in the estimated federal receipts for rental relief and housing programs from $127 million to $131 million, extending the appropriation period to June 30, 2026. Additionally, it adjusts the appropriations for the Department of Health to extend funding for COVID-19 response efforts through June 30, 2027. The bill also modifies the debt service appropriations for various state bonds, with some amounts being reduced or set to zero, while new obligations for upcoming bond series are introduced. Overall, the bill aims to ensure continued funding for essential services and projects across the state.

Statutes affected:
HB0085A, AM HB 85, introduced 02/10/2025: 37.25.020, 37.05.146