The General Appropriation Act of 2026 provides funding from the General Fund for various agencies within the Executive Department for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This act outlines specific appropriations for salaries, wages, travel expenses, contractual services, and other operational costs necessary for the agencies to fulfill their duties. Notably, it includes a state appropriation of $12,171,000 for rape crisis programs under the Department of Human Services.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions regarding the management of appropriated funds, stating that any unexpended, uncommitted, or unencumbered funds from Part II will automatically lapse as of June 30, 2027, unless otherwise specified by law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, depending on which is later.