The bill proposes appropriations for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It includes a gross appropriation of $100,000,000, which will be allocated from the state general fund/general purpose. The bill outlines specific funding for the Department of State Police, including $75,000,000 for storm disaster relief grants and an additional $25,000,000 for a disaster relief contingency supplement. The funds are intended to assist counties facing significant financial hardship due to storm damage, with a structured allocation process for disbursing these funds.
Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for the use of appropriated funds, emphasizing that they must be utilized to support individual residents, businesses, and communities in securing disaster assistance. The funds can cover various expenses, including emergency actions, energy assistance, and repairs to disaster-damaged infrastructure. The bill also stipulates that unexpended funds will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and will remain available for expenditures until the project is completed, with a tentative completion date set for September 30, 2026.