House Bill No. introduced by L. Schubert and others aims to reduce funding for the State Supreme Court for the biennium starting July 1, 2025. The bill stipulates that if both this act and a general appropriations act are approved, the appropriation for the State Supreme Court will be set at $18 million. Additionally, any appropriations made to the State Supreme Court in other acts will be rendered void if this act is also passed. The bill explicitly prohibits the transfer of appropriations or appropriation authority from district court functions to the State Supreme Court for the specified biennium.
The bill includes a provision for immediate effect upon passage and approval, ensuring that the funding reductions take effect without delay. This legislative measure reflects a significant shift in budgetary allocations for the judicial branch, specifically targeting the State Supreme Court's financial resources.