This bill mandates that the general fund be responsible for covering the costs associated with retirement contributions and technology services for the fish and game department. Specifically, it designates funding from the general fund for two accounting units: the Fish and Game Department Retirement Pension Benefits (class 064) and the Office of Information Technology (class 27). The bill does not specify the exact amount to be allocated, stating only that it should be "an appropriate amount" from the general fund.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and it is projected to have an indeterminable fiscal impact on state expenditures, as it does not draw a specific warrant for general funds. The current funding for these expenses typically comes from the Fish and Game Fund, and the bill's language suggests a shift in funding responsibility without clearly defining the financial implications. The estimated costs for these classes in the upcoming fiscal years indicate a significant budget requirement, but the bill does not provide a detailed methodology for how these costs will be managed or funded.