The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Management for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary grades, totaling 112 employees. The bill includes various appropriations for personal services and operating expenses across multiple categories, including state operations, federal operations, disaster relief grants, hazardous materials management, and emergency response initiatives. Notably, it allocates significant funding for disaster relief and emergency management, with specific amounts designated for grants and aid.
Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of new appropriations for various programs, such as $10 million for First Responder and Homeland Security Grants, $436 million for Disaster Relief Grants, and $75 million for enhancing 911 services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for immediate disaster response funding and outlines compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement. An emergency clause is also included, emphasizing the necessity for the bill to take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of essential governmental programs.