This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the National Park College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various positions and their corresponding salary rates, including administrative, academic, and support roles. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $8,796,704, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total appropriated amount to $12,046,523 from state funds. Furthermore, the bill also includes appropriations from cash funds, totaling $21,420,000, which covers regular salaries, extra help, and operational expenses.
The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. New legal language is inserted to clarify the appropriations and the maximum number of employees, as well as to establish the emergency clause. The bill aims to support the operational needs of the National Park College while adhering to fiscal control laws.