The bill, introduced by William A. Parkinson, aims to appropriate $16,800,000 from Fiscal Year 2027 Section 30 revenues to the Guam Power Authority for a three-month extension of the Prugrman Ayuda Para I Taotao-ta Energy Credit Program. This program is designed to provide eligible customers with $100 monthly energy credits for September, October, and November 2026, totaling $300 per customer. The funding is sourced from additional Section 30 revenues anticipated to exceed previous estimates, allowing for direct cost-of-living relief without impacting existing government operations.

The bill includes provisions to ensure that the funds are used exclusively for the energy credits and cannot be transferred for other purposes, such as personnel costs or administrative overhead. It also mandates that any unspent funds revert to the General Fund after the program's completion. Additionally, the energy credits provided under this program will be tax-exempt. The bill emphasizes the importance of providing immediate financial relief to residents, particularly in light of rising electricity costs, and outlines the process for disbursing the funds to eligible customers.

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