This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the fiscal year 2026, while also reducing certain appropriations within the same department. Specifically, it allocates a total of $30,911,900 across various funds for park operations and capital development, with notable increases in funding from the Federal Grant Fund, which is set to receive $3,327,600 for park operations and $2,400,000 for capital development. Additionally, the bill authorizes an increase of five full-time equivalent positions for the department.
Furthermore, the bill exempts the appropriations from program transfer limitations, allowing for flexibility in the allocation of funds between the Park Operations Program and the Capital Development Program. This provision enables the department to transfer trustee and benefit payments to capital outlay as needed. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2025, to ensure timely implementation of the appropriations and adjustments.