The bill outlines a comprehensive budget for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, detailing significant appropriations for various state agencies and legislative bodies, including $60,239,000 for the House of Representatives and $44,226,000 for the Senate in fiscal year 2026. It establishes conditions for these appropriations, such as the lapse of certain funds if the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2025, and mandates performance audits for state programs. The bill also allocates funds for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee, emphasizing efficient fund management and operational efficiencies among legislative agencies.

Additionally, the bill addresses the implementation of the State v. Blake ruling, mandating collaboration with court administrators to compile reports on affected cases and establish a refund process for individuals. It allocates significant funding for various programs, including juvenile rehabilitation, public defense, and legal aid for survivors of domestic violence. The bill emphasizes collaboration among state offices and local governments to ensure effective implementation of provisions related to the Blake decision and other legal aid services. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for state operations while promoting accountability and oversight in government spending.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 15.76.115, 28B.92.205, 41.05.120, 41.50.075, 41.50.110, 43.19.025, 43.99N.060, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.320.110, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 69.50.540, 70.104.110, 70A.65.100, 70A.45.020, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 72.09.780, 79.64.040
Substitute Bill: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 28B.15.066, 28B.76.525, 28B.92.205, 28B.99.030, 28C.10.082, 29B.60.080, 41.05.120, 41.06.280, 41.06.285, 41.50.110, 42.17A.785, 43.07.129, 43.07.130, 43.07.410, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.41.450, 43.84.180, 43.99N.060, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.320.110, 43.330.184, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 46.66.080, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 69.50.540, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70.245.150, 70.330.020, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.270, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 71.24.580, 72.09.780, 74.31.060, 74.39A.032, 74.46.581, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.55.480, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 81.88.050, 82.86.050, 86.26.007, 42.56.570, 40.14.026, 40.14.025, 34.12.130, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.79.574, 51.44.170, 53.20.090, 80.01.080