The bill proposes an appropriation of $450,000 to the Department of State for the biennium ending June 30, 2025. The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) by adding new features, such as an election information portal, and to maintain the system. The funds are designated as nonlapsing, meaning they will not revert to the general fund if unspent by the end of the fiscal period. The bill also grants the governor the authority to issue a warrant for the appropriated sum from any money in the treasury that is not already allocated for other purposes.

The fiscal note attached to the bill indicates that there will be no impact on state revenue, and the expenditures will increase by $450,000 in the fiscal year 2025 when the Department of State uses the appropriation. The funding source for this appropriation is the General Fund. The bill does not provide for any new positions to implement its provisions. The fiscal note confirms that the bill provides sufficient funding to cover the estimated expenditures for the enhancement and maintenance of the SVRS. The bill is set to take effect upon its passage.