This bill appropriates additional funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for the fiscal year 2027. Specifically, it allocates $20,000 for personnel costs and $330,000 for operating expenditures, bringing the total appropriation to $350,000. These funds are designated to be expended from the General Fund for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Furthermore, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This provision ensures that the additional funding is available without delay to support the operations of the Secretary of State's office.