This bill appropriates a total of $56,635,803,000 in State funds and $27,501,993,844 in federal funds for the fiscal year 2025 budget. It outlines the allocation of these funds across various departments and services, ensuring that appropriations are available for expenditures during the fiscal year and for a month thereafter. The bill mandates that unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year will lapse into the State Treasury, with specific provisions for pre-encumbrances and reporting requirements to the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer. Significant new provisions include the establishment of "DIRECT STATE SERVICES" for various legislative bodies and departments, allowing for the appropriation of unexpended balances from the previous fiscal year, and the appropriation of receipts from various fees and programs related to agriculture, health insurance, and food security initiatives.
Additionally, the bill includes various appropriations for health care, addiction initiatives, and violence intervention programs, ensuring compliance with existing laws and regulations. It establishes the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Fund for environmental projects and outlines the appropriation of funds from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for related initiatives. The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely payments to service providers and includes provisions for increased funding for domestic violence and sexual violence services. Overall, the bill aims to enhance operational efficiency and support for vulnerable populations while ensuring accountability in the allocation and management of state resources. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.