This bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane, along with mission equipment and its installation. The bill outlines that the secretary of the Department of Public Safety will be responsible for approving vouchers, while the state auditor will draw warrants to facilitate the authorized expenditures. Additionally, any unspent or unobligated funds from this appropriation will revert according to established procedures.
Furthermore, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the support of the state government and its public institutions, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of the funding for the operational capabilities of the Highway Patrol.