The bill proposes a series of supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other funding measures for the fiscal year 2025, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It outlines specific allocations for various state departments, including the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Education and Early Development, and others, with a total budget of approximately $380 million. Notable appropriations include $228.6 million for Medicaid services, $5 million for public assistance, and $4.1 million for population management within the Department of Corrections.

Additionally, the bill includes amendments to existing laws regarding federal receipts for housing programs, increasing the estimated amount from $127 million to $131 million and extending the appropriation period to include fiscal years ending June 30, 2026. It also modifies the appropriations for the Department of Health to extend funding for public health responses to COVID-19 through June 30, 2027. Other amendments involve adjustments to debt service payments for various state bonds, with specific amounts being updated or eliminated. The bill emphasizes the importance of these appropriations for ongoing state operations and services.

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