This bill proposes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for grants aimed at the maintenance and repair of perpetual care cemeteries under the Department of Commerce - State Insurance Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The funds will be allocated for various structural needs, including roads, drainage, fencing, and irrigation, as well as covering unpaid maintenance expenses. The bill outlines that the funds will be transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a designated cash fund in the State Treasury, as determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which emphasizes the necessity for the act to take effect immediately upon passage to ensure the timely operation of the agency responsible for these appropriations. This clause highlights the potential harm that could arise from any delays in the bill's implementation, particularly in relation to the provision of essential governmental programs. The bill also stipulates compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the allocated funds.