The bill proposes appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of the state government for the fiscal year 2027, which spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It allocates funds to various departments, including the Department of Administration, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Education and Early Development, while allowing for the transfer of unexpended and unobligated balances from previous fiscal years for specific programs. Notably, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Family and Community Services to transfer up to $7,500,000 between appropriations and for the Department of Health to transfer up to $15 million at the discretion of the Commissioner. The total budget is set at $9,514,252,700, with specific allocations for federal receipts, unrestricted general fund receipts, and designated general funds.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational funding for essential services such as public safety, education, and health care, while ensuring compliance with constitutional requirements regarding the Alaska Permanent Fund. It includes significant appropriations for the University of Alaska, the public employees' retirement system, and the teachers' retirement system, as well as provisions for salary and benefit adjustments for public officials and employees contingent upon collective bargaining agreements. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive financial framework for state operations and services, ensuring that necessary resources are available to meet the demands of the upcoming fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
SB0213A, AM SB 213, introduced 01/21/2026: 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 37.05.146, 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 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, 42.45.070, 05.25.096, 37.05.316, 37.14.620, 37.14.600, 43.23.230, 14.17.410, 28.10.421, 23.30.082, 23.30.040, 23.35.060, 23.15.625, 37.14.700, 37.14.730, 37.14.820, 37.14.800, 19.65.060