This bill appropriates an additional $18,400 from the General Fund to the Commission on the Arts for the fiscal year 2026, specifically for trustee and benefit payments from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It establishes restrictions regarding federal funding, stating that appropriations contingent on anticipated federal support cannot be replaced by state funds without legislative approval in the event of a reduction or elimination of such federal funds. The agency receiving the appropriation is required to take necessary actions to avoid state obligations to cover lost federal funds and must submit an inventory of federal funds utilized.
Additionally, the bill outlines that appropriations are subject to specific conditions, limitations, and restrictions, and declares an emergency to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2025. The provisions aim to safeguard state resources while ensuring that the Commission on the Arts can effectively manage its funding in relation to federal support.