Senate Bill 7005, also known as House Bill 7005, is an appropriations act aimed at funding the operations of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. The bill outlines appropriations for various branches of government, state aid, capital outlay, public debt service, and emergency contingencies. It also includes provisions for repealing certain appropriations and establishing limitations on how funds may be obligated and expended. Notably, the bill allows for provisional continuing appropriations and authorizes the Commissioner of Finance and Administration to adjust federal aid and departmental revenue as necessary.
An amendment to the bill introduces specific appropriations for counties related to the implementation of congressional district provisions, contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 4 / House Bill 3. This includes a state share amounting to 10% of the mandated local cost. Additionally, the amendment allocates $3,154,700 to the Secretary of State to reimburse counties for expenses incurred during the 2026 congressional elections, contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 1 / House Bill 1. The bill maintains provisions for covering lawful expenses of the Second Extraordinary Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is invalidated, the remaining provisions remain effective.