The bill proposes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) from the general fund to the Higher Education Department for a program at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. This program aims to conduct research and provide education and outreach about pollinators, supporting a healthy habitat and conservation efforts. The funding is designated for expenditure during fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and is intended to align with recommendations from a report prepared under House Memorial 33 of the second session of the fifty-sixth legislature.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) of the total appropriation may be allocated for indirect costs associated with administering the program. It also includes a provision that any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2028 will revert back to the general fund, ensuring that funds are utilized effectively for their intended purpose.