The bill proposes appropriations for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with a gross appropriation of $1,034,667,500 sourced from interdepartmental grants, federal revenues, and state general funds. It details funding allocations for various divisions, including the Water Resources Division and Air Quality Division, and establishes a total of 1,666 classified positions and 6 unclassified positions. Key provisions include funding for environmental programs aimed at water quality protection, air quality management, and contaminated site remediation, as well as one-time appropriations for electric charging infrastructure and flood mitigation efforts.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the identification and management of legislative grants, mandating the Senate and House to compile lists of grant sponsors and submit them to the state budget office. It emphasizes transparency by requiring the state budget office to publish reports on grant recipients and project purposes, while also ensuring that unexpended funds are returned to the state treasury if not utilized by September 30, 2030. The bill also allocates funds for water infrastructure projects and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with specific provisions to support environmental justice communities and address unanticipated project cost increases. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance fiscal responsibility, operational transparency, and effective use of appropriated funds within the department.