This bill proposes an appropriation of up to $212,070,000 to the Department of Public Safety - State Crime Laboratory for the establishment of a new State Crime Lab facility. The funds will be allocated for various purposes, including operating expenses, personal services, land acquisition, land improvement, construction, and equipping the new facility. The funding will be sourced from the Development and Enhancement Fund, with a transfer of the specified amount from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to ensure the necessary financial resources are available for the project.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, emphasizing the urgent need for the new crime lab facility to address the backlog of criminal cases and enhance public safety. The act will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or under specific conditions if not vetoed. The bill also outlines compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the appropriations are used solely for the intended purposes related to the new crime lab.