This bill serves as a supplement to the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and outlines additional funding allocations from the General Fund for various departments in New Jersey. Notable appropriations include $4 million for the New Jersey Re-entry Corporation to support one-stop offender re-entry services, $8 million for AtlantiCare capital improvements, and $15 million for a community outreach program aimed at preventing opioid addiction. The bill also allocates $3 million for State Police operations and $75 million for capital improvements at University Hospital, among other funding provisions.
Additionally, the bill introduces specific language provisions that dictate how certain funds are to be utilized. For instance, the $15 million allocated for the Community Outreach Program for the Prevention of Opioid Addiction is designated for educational initiatives on opioid addiction and harm mitigation, while $625 million from the Health Care Affordability and Accessibility Fund is earmarked for medical coverage for the aged, blind, and disabled. Furthermore, up to $15 million from the Events Attraction and Marketing budget is set aside for the New York/New Jersey 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Committee to promote tourism and economic development. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval.