The bill, S. 769, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to ensure the continued authority to pay state government expenses if the 2026-2027 fiscal year begins without an enacted general appropriations act. It stipulates that recurring expenses will be funded at the levels appropriated in Act 69 of 2025, while nonrecurring appropriations from that act will not be funded under this resolution. Additionally, study committees formed under Act 69 of 2025 will be considered dissolved unless reauthorized by another legislative act. The effective dates of certain parts of Act 69 are extended until the new appropriations act takes effect.

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 the new appropriations act is enacted. The General Reserve Fund will also be established as required by law. This joint resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval.