This bill appropriates funds for the State Board of Election Commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling ten, with specific positions and salary grades outlined, including the addition of two Election Coordinators. The bill allocates a total of $1,090,664 for personal services and operating expenses, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching. Additionally, it appropriates $6,340,000 for election expenses and $1,600,000 from the Nonpartisan Filing Fee Fund for further election-related costs.

The bill also includes provisions for the carry forward of unexpended balances for election expenses into the next fiscal year, with specific reporting requirements to ensure accountability. It introduces new legal language to allow funds appropriated for election expenses to cover various types of elections and training mandated by law. Furthermore, it establishes a mechanism for transferring funds from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund to support the State Board of Election Commissioners if necessary. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent disruption in the agency's operations.