This bill appropriates additional funds to the State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, specifying the amounts and intended uses of these funds. For fiscal year 2027, a total of $1,941,400 is allocated, with significant portions designated for personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlay across various funds, including the General Fund and the Seminars and Publications Fund. Notably, the bill includes an insertion of $291,600 from the Seminars and Publications Fund for operating expenditures, which was previously not allocated.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that $550,000 of the General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2027 is restricted for use solely for FAST Tax Collection vendor payments, with any unspent funds reverting to the General Fund. For fiscal year 2026, the bill also includes an insertion of $555,000 for General Services personnel costs, bringing the total appropriation for that year to $765,300. The bill declares an emergency, allowing certain sections to take effect immediately upon passage, while others will be effective starting July 1, 2026.