This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Capitol Zoning District Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of three regular employees, including an ADPHT Program Manager, an Administrative Analyst, and a Planning/Preservation Coordinator, with specified salary grades. Additionally, it authorizes one temporary or part-time employee as "Extra Help." The total amount appropriated for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses is $257,040, with an additional $2,000 allocated for cash fund operations.
The bill also includes a compliance section ensuring that disbursement of funds adheres to various state laws and regulations. Furthermore, it contains an emergency clause stating that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. The emergency declaration emphasizes the necessity of immediate funding to maintain the agency's functions.