This bill appropriates funds for the City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund, specifically for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It allocates a total of $887,908 for facility debt service and operating expenses related to publicly owned eligible facilities as outlined in the City-County Tourist Meeting and Entertainment Facilities Assistance Law. The disbursement of these funds will adhere to existing state laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with fiscal control measures.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in the operation of the agency responsible for these funds. The General Assembly recognizes that any delay in the enactment of this bill could cause irreparable harm to essential governmental programs, thus necessitating its immediate implementation.