This bill appropriates funds for the Office of the Commissioner of State Lands for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 42, with specified salary rates for various positions, including a Chief Deputy and General Counsel. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses is $4,396,807, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for operating expenses related to tax delinquent land, capital outlay, and projects involving submerged lands, with a total of $32,300,000 designated for delinquent tax remittal/sale refunds.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the agency's operations and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in services. New legal language is inserted to clarify the appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to ensure compliance with various fiscal control laws. The bill emphasizes the importance of adhering to the stated reasons for the appropriations as outlined in the budget manuals and legislative recommendations.