This bill appropriates funds for the State Board of Election Commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, which includes positions such as the SBEC Director, Attorney Specialist, and Election Admin Supervisor, while deleting the position of Election Admin Specialist. The bill also increases the number of SBEC Election Coordinators from one to two. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses is $1,098,617, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching. Additionally, it allocates $6,340,000 for election expenses and $1,600,000 from the Nonpartisan Filing Fee Fund for covering election costs.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for carrying forward unexpended balances of election expenses into the next fiscal year, with specific reporting requirements to ensure accountability. It also allows for the transfer of funds from the Nonpartisan Filing Fee Fund to the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund if necessary. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2024, to ensure the proper functioning of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs.