The bill SB 2500 outlines the budgetary appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026, allocating a total of approximately $115.1 billion across various sectors, including education, human services, criminal justice, and natural resources. Key allocations include around $29 billion for education, with significant funding directed towards programs such as the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, vocational rehabilitation, and early childhood education initiatives. The human services sector is allocated approximately $47.5 billion, focusing on Medicaid, TANF programs, and support for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the bill emphasizes funding for law enforcement and corrections, designating about $6.8 billion for criminal justice and corrections initiatives.
The bill also specifies funding for various departments, including over $2 billion for the Department of Environmental Protection and approximately $15 billion for the Department of Transportation. It includes provisions for fixed capital outlay projects, operational expenses, and local government aid, ensuring that essential services and infrastructure needs are met. Overall, SB 2500 aims to provide a comprehensive financial framework to support state operations and services while ensuring accountability and effective use of allocated funds.