The bill, S. 291, is a joint resolution that ensures the continued authority to pay the expenses of state government in South Carolina if the 2025-2026 fiscal year begins without an enacted general appropriations act. It stipulates that recurring expenses will be funded at the levels appropriated in Act 226 of 2024, while non-recurring appropriations from that act will not be funded under this resolution. Additionally, any study committees formed under Act 226 of 2024 will be considered dissolved unless reauthorized by another act. The effective dates of certain parts of Act 226 are extended until a new general appropriations act is enacted.

Furthermore, the resolution allows for necessary appropriations from the general fund to cover timely debt service on state obligations and other constitutionally required appropriations, including the Capital Reserve Fund, until a new general appropriations act is in effect. The General Reserve fund will also be established as required by law. This joint resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval.