House Bill 6005 proposes appropriations for the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The bill allocates funds for various purposes, including the administration of state branches, capital outlay, and disaster recovery. Notably, it includes a recurring appropriation of $225,800,000 and a nonrecurring appropriation of $198,400,000 for the implementation of Education Freedom Scholarships, contingent upon the passage of a related bill. Additionally, it allocates $210,000,000 for the Hurricane Helene Interest Payment Fund and the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund, as well as funds for disaster relief and education initiatives.
Amendments to the bill adjust the appropriations for Education Freedom Scholarships, reducing the recurring amount to $208,627,800 and modifying the source of funds. The amendments also introduce new appropriations for immigration enforcement and disaster relief, while increasing the amount for disaster relief from $1,931,600 to $2,319,700. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Education to distribute funds related to active tourism development zones, and it ensures that unexpended funds do not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.