This bill amends Acts 2025, No. 408, specifically addressing the effective date of the act. The key change is the adjustment of the effective date from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2025. This change is deemed essential for the operation of the agency receiving appropriations under this act. Additionally, it clarifies that Sections 15 and 20 of the act will be in full force and effect immediately upon passage and approval, rather than waiting for the new effective date.

Furthermore, the bill includes a declaration of emergency, stating that the office of the Secretary of State provides critical services, such as regulating elections and registering business entities, which are vital for public peace, health, and safety. It highlights that due to an error in the original act, funding for this office would lapse at the end of the current fiscal year. The immediate effectiveness of this bill is necessary to ensure that funding is secured for the next fiscal year, allowing for proper planning and operation of the office. The emergency clause specifies that the act will become effective upon approval by the Governor or under certain conditions if not acted upon.