This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, including specific allocations for personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlay across various programs such as administration, enforcement, fisheries, wildlife, and communications. Notably, the bill includes new appropriations from both state and federal funds, with significant amounts designated for the Fisheries and Wildlife programs. The total appropriation for these activities amounts to approximately $18.98 million.

Additionally, the bill provides reappropriation authority for unexpended balances related to deferred maintenance projects and depredation funds, allowing the Department to utilize these funds for nonrecurring expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year. Specifically, it reappropriates up to $1.8 million from the Expendable Big Game Depredation Fund for payment of depredation claims. The bill also includes a provision for an emergency declaration, making certain sections effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025.