This bill proposes appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, with a total gross appropriation of $10,000,000. The funds are specifically allocated for the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct avian influenza testing, particularly for H5N1. The bill outlines that these funds will be used for testing individuals exposed to infected birds, sequencing and subtyping positive tests, and disseminating data to the public to monitor the spread of the virus.
Additionally, the bill establishes that any unexpended funds for the avian influenza testing will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and will remain available for expenditures until the project is completed, which is tentatively set for September 30, 2029. The bill emphasizes the importance of these appropriations in preventing complications and the spread of avian influenza, ensuring that the necessary resources are allocated for public health safety.