The Substitute House Bill No. 6864 proposes the state budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, with significant appropriations from the General Fund for various state agencies and programs. Key funding allocations include increases for Legislative Management, Auditors of Public Accounts, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, among others. The bill introduces new legal language establishing appropriations for the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, the Old State House, and the Interstate Conference Fund, while also making adjustments to existing appropriations, such as a reduction in funding for Early Voting. The total appropriations for the General Fund are set to increase from $24,148,118,002 to $25,321,198,280, reflecting a substantial investment in public services.

Additionally, the bill includes several notable insertions, such as funding for the LGBTQ Justice and Opportunity Network and outreach services for Norwich, while also implementing deletions from current law, including unallocated lapses and targeted savings to streamline budget allocations. The bill emphasizes fiscal responsibility by allowing the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to make reductions in allotments for the executive and judicial branches and mandates the transfer of appropriations between agencies to maximize federal funding. Overall, sHB6864 aims to enhance state services across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and social services, while ensuring accountability through new reporting requirements and adjustments to existing funding structures.