The bill provides an appropriation from the general fund of the state treasury to the Indian Affairs Commission for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total general fund appropriation amounts to $1,288,351, which includes $997,943 for salaries and wages, $10,462 for a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool, and $279,946 for operating expenses. The bill also specifies that the Indian Affairs Commission is authorized to maintain four full-time equivalent positions during this period.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that restricts the Indian Affairs Commission from spending funds allocated in the new and vacant FTE pool line item. However, it allows the commission to request a transfer of funds from this pool to the salaries and wages line item through the office of management and budget, as per the legislative assembly's guidelines. This structure aims to ensure that the commission can effectively manage its budget while addressing its operational needs.