The "General Appropriations Act of 2025" allocates funds to various state agencies for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, establishing guidelines for expenditure control. It differentiates between "Biennial" items, which can be spent in either year of the biennium, and "Restricted" items, which must be used for their designated purposes. The bill mandates the Office of Budget and Program Planning to create separate appropriations for specific funding categories and allows for the movement of appropriations between agencies based on actual audit hours worked by legislative auditors. It also outlines requirements for personal services funding requests for the 2029 biennium and emphasizes the need for separate reporting of personal services funding.

The bill includes specific appropriations for various state departments, detailing funding allocations for programs and purposes, with some appropriations contingent upon the passage of other bills. Notably, it specifies that the Montana State Lottery Division's proprietary authority will be reduced by $500,000 if it fails to conduct a request for proposal for its gambling services contract. Additionally, the bill addresses funding for the Department of Public Health and Human Services, including initiatives for behavioral health and care transitions, and outlines budgetary allocations for education programs and the Montana University System. Overall, the bill reflects a comprehensive approach to budget management, ensuring accountability and responsiveness to changing circumstances while enhancing service delivery across state agencies.