This bill focuses on state government finance, specifically appropriating funds for the duties and activities of the attorney general. It establishes a consumer protection restitution account, modifies the existing consumer litigation account, and creates a proceeds of litigation or settlement account. The bill outlines the appropriations for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, detailing how funds will be allocated and managed. It also mandates the attorney general to publish an annual report on the activities funded through these accounts, including the distribution of consumer enforcement public compensation.

Key amendments include the replacement of provisions that directed undistributed money to the general fund with a requirement for the attorney general to deposit such funds into the newly established consumer protection restitution account. Additionally, the bill sets a maximum balance of $2,000,000 for the consumer litigation account and introduces a new proceeds of litigation or settlement account to manage funds recovered by state officials. The bill also specifies the roles and responsibilities of account administrators and outlines the process for distributing compensation to eligible consumers, ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of these funds.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 8.31, 8.315, 16A.151