This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Commerce, specifically the State Bank Department and the State Securities Department, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for both departments, with a total of 86 employees for the State Bank Department and 35 for the State Securities Department. The bill outlines specific salary rates for various positions and authorizes two temporary or part-time employees for each department. The total amount appropriated for the State Bank Department is $14,133,810, while the State Securities Department is allocated $4,053,339.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for refunds and reimbursements, as well as an Investor Education Fund, which is allocated $316,000 for operating expenses and grants. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and expresses the legislative intent for the appropriations. An emergency clause is 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.