House Bill 7039 and Senate Bill 7059 propose appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, aimed at covering the expenses of the state government across its legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The bill outlines funding for various departments, institutions, and agencies, as well as provisions for state aid, capital outlay, public debt service, and emergency contingencies. It also includes measures to repeal certain appropriations and establish provisional continuing appropriations, along with limitations and restrictions on how these funds may be obligated and expended.
Notably, the bill allocates an additional $90,000,000 in nonrecurring funds specifically for a grant program intended to assist local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools with the costs associated with implementing school safety alert systems, contingent upon the passage of a related bill. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the appropriations for public welfare.