This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education - Division of Higher Education - Northwest Technical Institute for capital improvement projects, which include construction, renovation, major maintenance, and equipment purchases. The funds will be drawn from the Development and Enhancement Fund, and the bill outlines that no contracts or obligations can exceed the available State Treasury funds. It also allows institutions to accept grants and donations to supplement state funds for these projects, while ensuring that appropriations for maintenance and general operations cannot be used for the purposes outlined in this act.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2025, to avoid potential harm to the agency's operations. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the funding to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. The bill mandates compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds.