This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education's Division of Higher Education for capital improvement projects at the Northwest Technical Institute. The funds will be used for construction, renovation, major maintenance, and the purchase of equipment for various facility improvements. The bill outlines that no contracts or obligations can exceed the available State Treasury funds, but institutions may accept grants and donations to supplement these funds. Additionally, it emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws during the disbursement of the appropriated funds.
An emergency clause is included in the bill, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2023, is crucial for the operation of the agency receiving the funds. The clause highlights the potential harm that could arise from any delay in the act's implementation, thereby justifying the need for immediate effect upon its passage.