This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Labor and Licensing - Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 105, with specified positions and salary grades. The total amount appropriated for various expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, amounts to $11,362,268. Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for refunds, claims, investments, and building maintenance, with specific amounts allocated for each category.

The bill also introduces new legal provisions regarding the investment authority of the Workers' Compensation Commission, allowing for the investment of funds held in various trust funds. It specifies the process for fund transfers between these trust funds and outlines compliance with existing laws governing the disbursement of funds. An emergency clause is included, stating the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2023, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs.