The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Finance and Administration - Regulatory Division for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 71, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill also authorizes two temporary or part-time employees under the "Extra Help" category. The total amount appropriated for the Regulatory Division is $4,378,056, which includes allocations for regular salaries, personal services matching, overtime, and operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for various programs and divisions within the Department of Finance and Administration, such as the Racing Commission and the Casino Gaming Section, with specific funding amounts designated for salaries, operational expenses, and other related costs. Notably, the bill introduces new appropriations for initiatives like compulsive gambling addiction treatment and education programs, as well as funding for promotional items related to the enforcement of sales to minors. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.