The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Energy and Environment - Oil and Gas Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 33 positions, with specified salary grades for each role, including positions such as Oil & Gas Director, GIS Analyst, and various administrative roles. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses is $4,728,251, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses across various categories.
Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for the Office of the State Geologist, which includes funding for regular salaries, extra help, and operational expenses, totaling $1,979,261. It also includes provisions for a Geology Museum and a Geological Research program focused on landslides and sinkholes, with specific appropriations for each. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption in agency operations.