This bill proposes an appropriation of an additional $600,000 from the General Fund for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 specifically for the Supreme Court, Agency 5, under Program No. 34. The funds are intended to enhance payments for interpreter services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or unable to communicate in English. The bill emphasizes that these funds shall be exclusively used for this purpose.
Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of the appropriations to ensure timely support for interpreter services within the court system.