This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Commerce - Division of Aeronautics for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling six, with specified positions and salary grades. The total amount appropriated for the fiscal year is $16,518,370, which includes allocations for regular salaries, personal services matching, operational expenses, and significant funding for airport grants.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for federal grants, specifically allocating $12,000,000 for airport grant funding and related expenses. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs.